The Colosseum Seen from the Palatine Hill

Deutsche Grafik 1850–1890, 1860s(?)

The image depicts a landscape with ancient ruins and lush vegetation. A person in dark clothing is seated on a slope covered with green and yellow brush. Crumbling brick arches are visible among the foliage. Trees and shrubbery fill the middle distance, leading to the distant view of the Colosseum against rolling hills and mountains. The sky is a bright blue with fluffy clouds. The color palette includes earthy browns, lush greens, and warm beige tones. The painting features fine, textured brushstrokes creating a detailed yet soft representation of the scene.
Artist
Deutsche Grafik 1850–1890
Date
1860s(?)
Type
Drawing
Medium
watercolor and gouache over traces of graphite, touched with gum arabic, on wove paper
Dimensions
19.7 × 32.1 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image depicts a landscape with ancient ruins and lush vegetation. A person in dark clothing is seated on a slope covered with green and yellow brush. Crumbling brick arches are visible among the foliage. Trees and shrubbery fill the middle distance, leading to the distant view of the Colosseum against rolling hills and mountains. The sky is a bright blue with fluffy clouds. The color palette includes earthy browns, lush greens, and warm beige tones. The painting features fine, textured brushstrokes creating a detailed yet soft representation of the scene.

Deutsche Grafik 1850–1890