Park of an Italian Villa

Französische Grafik 1762–1775, 1774/1775

The image shows a garden scene with a man-made waterfall and a stone lion surrounded by trees. The horizon is obstructed by foliage, creating a sense of seclusion. Loose brushstrokes suggest textured leaves and soft light. The color palette is sepia with hints of charcoal and light washes. Two statues stand near a stone parapet with large pots. In the distance, an archway and garden walls are partly visible behind the dense trees.
Artist
Französische Grafik 1762–1775
Date
1774/1775
Type
Drawing
Medium
black chalk with brown wash heightened with white gouache on laid paper, with the remains of a framing line in brown ink
Dimensions
24.6 × 37 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image shows a garden scene with a man-made waterfall and a stone lion surrounded by trees. The horizon is obstructed by foliage, creating a sense of seclusion. Loose brushstrokes suggest textured leaves and soft light. The color palette is sepia with hints of charcoal and light washes. Two statues stand near a stone parapet with large pots. In the distance, an archway and garden walls are partly visible behind the dense trees.

Französische Grafik 1762–1775