The Aqua Claudia in the Roman Campagna

Französische Grafik 1830–1844, c. 1840

The image shows ancient ruins on the left side of a landscape painting. The ruins are weathered and reddish-brown, contrasting with the surrounding greenery. A horizon is visible in the middle of the painting, with more ruins extending into the distance. Distant mountains are softly rendered in blue and gray tones. The sky fills the upper half of the painting with gentle, flowing clouds against a pale blue backdrop. A flock of birds flies across the sky above the ruins. The color palette includes warm reds, browns, greens, and blue-gray tones, creating a serene atmosphere.
Artist
Französische Grafik 1830–1844
Date
c. 1840
Type
Drawing
Medium
pastel on paper laid down on board
Dimensions
48.58 × 64.14 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image shows ancient ruins on the left side of a landscape painting. The ruins are weathered and reddish-brown, contrasting with the surrounding greenery. A horizon is visible in the middle of the painting, with more ruins extending into the distance. Distant mountains are softly rendered in blue and gray tones. The sky fills the upper half of the painting with gentle, flowing clouds against a pale blue backdrop. A flock of birds flies across the sky above the ruins. The color palette includes warm reds, browns, greens, and blue-gray tones, creating a serene atmosphere.

Französische Grafik 1830–1844