A View in Italy with Mountains in the Distance

Britische Grafik 1705–1770, vers 1754

The image shows a landscape with a low horizon, including buildings with a prominent tower against the sky. Figures are near large trees on the left, with land gently sloping towards the buildings. In the background, there are softly rendered mountains and a sky with pale clouds. The color palette is subdued with grays and earthy browns. The artwork uses soft brushstrokes and shading.
Artiste
Britische Grafik 1705–1770
Datation
vers 1754
Catégorie
Dessin
Technique
chalk and stumping, heightened with white gouache on buff paper
Dimensions
27,7 × 42,7 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Domaine public, CC0

Description de l’image

The image shows a landscape with a low horizon, including buildings with a prominent tower against the sky. Figures are near large trees on the left, with land gently sloping towards the buildings. In the background, there are softly rendered mountains and a sky with pale clouds. The color palette is subdued with grays and earthy browns. The artwork uses soft brushstrokes and shading.

Britische Grafik 1705–1770