View through the Temple of Venus, Baia

Italienische Grafik 1824–1911, années 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.
Artiste
Italienische Grafik 1824–1911
Datation
années 1860?
Catégorie
Dessin
Technique
watercolor with gouache over traces of graphite on wove paper
Dimensions
19,3 × 26,3 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Domaine public, CC0

Description de l’image

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