Sun Breaking through Clouds above the Roman Campagna

Deutsche Grafik 1830–1850, 1844 or after

The artwork presents a landscape view of the Roman Campagna, with the horizon positioned low, allowing the sky to dominate the scene. Dark clouds stretch across the upper portion, with sunlight piercing through, casting rays across the sky and illuminating parts of the land. The color palette includes warm oranges and yellows where the sun breaks through, transitioning to deeper blues and grays in the clouds. Close to the viewer, a cluster of trees is depicted with detailed, textured brushstrokes, adding depth and contrast against the expansive vista beyond.
Artist
Deutsche Grafik 1830–1850
Date
1844 or after
Type
Drawing
Medium
oil on paper mounted on a second sheet and then on canvas
Dimensions
29 × 44 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The artwork presents a landscape view of the Roman Campagna, with the horizon positioned low, allowing the sky to dominate the scene. Dark clouds stretch across the upper portion, with sunlight piercing through, casting rays across the sky and illuminating parts of the land. The color palette includes warm oranges and yellows where the sun breaks through, transitioning to deeper blues and grays in the clouds. Close to the viewer, a cluster of trees is depicted with detailed, textured brushstrokes, adding depth and contrast against the expansive vista beyond.

Deutsche Grafik 1830–1850