The Colosseum Seen from the Palatine Hill

Deutsche Grafik 1850–1890, années 1860(?)

The image depicts a landscape with ancient ruins and lush vegetation. A person in dark clothing is seated on a slope covered with green and yellow brush. Crumbling brick arches are visible among the foliage. Trees and shrubbery fill the middle distance, leading to the distant view of the Colosseum against rolling hills and mountains. The sky is a bright blue with fluffy clouds. The color palette includes earthy browns, lush greens, and warm beige tones. The painting features fine, textured brushstrokes creating a detailed yet soft representation of the scene.
Artiste
Deutsche Grafik 1850–1890
Datation
années 1860(?)
Catégorie
Dessin
Technique
watercolor and gouache over traces of graphite, touched with gum arabic, on wove paper
Dimensions
19,7 × 32,1 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Domaine public, CC0

Description de l’image

The image depicts a landscape with ancient ruins and lush vegetation. A person in dark clothing is seated on a slope covered with green and yellow brush. Crumbling brick arches are visible among the foliage. Trees and shrubbery fill the middle distance, leading to the distant view of the Colosseum against rolling hills and mountains. The sky is a bright blue with fluffy clouds. The color palette includes earthy browns, lush greens, and warm beige tones. The painting features fine, textured brushstrokes creating a detailed yet soft representation of the scene.

Deutsche Grafik 1850–1890