The Aqua Claudia in the Roman Campagna

Französische Grafik 1830–1844, hacia 1840

The image shows ancient ruins on the left side of a landscape painting. The ruins are weathered and reddish-brown, contrasting with the surrounding greenery. A horizon is visible in the middle of the painting, with more ruins extending into the distance. Distant mountains are softly rendered in blue and gray tones. The sky fills the upper half of the painting with gentle, flowing clouds against a pale blue backdrop. A flock of birds flies across the sky above the ruins. The color palette includes warm reds, browns, greens, and blue-gray tones, creating a serene atmosphere.
Artista
Französische Grafik 1830–1844
Fecha
hacia 1840
Tipo
Dibujo
Técnica
pastel on paper laid down on board
Medidas
48,58 × 64,14 cm
Colección
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licencia
Dominio público, CC0

Descripción de la imagen

The image shows ancient ruins on the left side of a landscape painting. The ruins are weathered and reddish-brown, contrasting with the surrounding greenery. A horizon is visible in the middle of the painting, with more ruins extending into the distance. Distant mountains are softly rendered in blue and gray tones. The sky fills the upper half of the painting with gentle, flowing clouds against a pale blue backdrop. A flock of birds flies across the sky above the ruins. The color palette includes warm reds, browns, greens, and blue-gray tones, creating a serene atmosphere.

Französische Grafik 1830–1844