Sun Breaking through Clouds above the Roman Campagna
Deutsche Grafik 1830–1850, 1844 o después de
- Artista
- Deutsche Grafik 1830–1850
- Fecha
- 1844 o después de
- Tipo
- Dibujo
- Técnica
- oil on paper mounted on a second sheet and then on canvas
- Medidas
- 29 × 44 cm
- Colección
- National Gallery of Art, Washington
- Licencia
- Dominio público, CC0
Descripción de la imagen
The artwork presents a landscape view of the Roman Campagna, with the horizon positioned low, allowing the sky to dominate the scene. Dark clouds stretch across the upper portion, with sunlight piercing through, casting rays across the sky and illuminating parts of the land. The color palette includes warm oranges and yellows where the sun breaks through, transitioning to deeper blues and grays in the clouds. Close to the viewer, a cluster of trees is depicted with detailed, textured brushstrokes, adding depth and contrast against the expansive vista beyond.