Porta San Lorenzo, Rome

Französische Grafik 1845–1855, mid–19th century

The image shows an ancient city wall with crenellations and a tower positioned on the left side. The horizon line is low, with no competing elements. The brushstrokes are subtle, suggesting a watercolor technique. The color palette consists of muted earthy tones and pale blue. A path or road leads the eye towards distant architectural structures, creating depth. The city wall extends towards additional towers in the distance under a pale blue sky.
Artist
Französische Grafik 1845–1855
Date
mid–19th century
Type
Drawing
Medium
watercolor and graphite on blue wove paper, mounted on an album sheet
Dimensions
35.2 × 51 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image shows an ancient city wall with crenellations and a tower positioned on the left side. The horizon line is low, with no competing elements. The brushstrokes are subtle, suggesting a watercolor technique. The color palette consists of muted earthy tones and pale blue. A path or road leads the eye towards distant architectural structures, creating depth. The city wall extends towards additional towers in the distance under a pale blue sky.

Französische Grafik 1845–1855