Dawn Landscape with Classical Ruins

Französische Grafik 1700–1760, 1760s?

The image shows a landscape with a natural and human presence. The viewpoint is slightly elevated. The sky is blue with some clouds. Near us, on the left, people work next to a rocky, green area with waterfalls. There is an ancient-looking stone structure. A small bridge crosses a river with figures and cattle. A tree stands on the right. The scene has rich colors like green, brown, blue, and yellow.
Artist
Französische Grafik 1700–1760
Date
1760s?
Type
Drawing
Medium
gouache on laid paper
Dimensions
32.4 × 48.1 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image shows a landscape with a natural and human presence. The viewpoint is slightly elevated. The sky is blue with some clouds. Near us, on the left, people work next to a rocky, green area with waterfalls. There is an ancient-looking stone structure. A small bridge crosses a river with figures and cattle. A tree stands on the right. The scene has rich colors like green, brown, blue, and yellow.

Französische Grafik 1700–1760