View through the Temple of Venus, Baia

Italienische Grafik 1824–1911, década de 1860?

The image depicts an observer standing inside ruins of a stone structure, looking through a large archway framing distant ships at sea. The horizon is low, just above the ocean. A sailing vessel is visible through the arch, with loose brushstrokes portraying ancient textures. Earth-toned colors dominate the scene with figures walking beneath the arch. Faint hills or mountains are visible in the background.
Artista
Italienische Grafik 1824–1911
Fecha
década de 1860?
Tipo
Dibujo
Técnica
watercolor with gouache over traces of graphite on wove paper
Medidas
19,3 × 26,3 cm
Colección
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licencia
Dominio público, CC0

Descripción de la imagen

The image depicts an observer standing inside ruins of a stone structure, looking through a large archway framing distant ships at sea. The horizon is low, just above the ocean. A sailing vessel is visible through the arch, with loose brushstrokes portraying ancient textures. Earth-toned colors dominate the scene with figures walking beneath the arch. Faint hills or mountains are visible in the background.

Italienische Grafik 1824–1911