Temples of Juno, Lucina, and Concordia - Agrigentum, Sicily

Thomas Cole, 1842

The image shows an elevated view of a rugged landscape with a low horizon. The sky occupies the upper two-thirds of the image. Two ancient columns, partially broken and weathered, are on a rocky outcrop to the right. Loose and sketch-like brushstrokes depict outlines and shades. The color palette is subdued, mainly soft earth tones and beige. In the distance, an ancient temple-like structure can be seen, adding depth to the composition. The rocks and vegetation cascading down the slope are depicted with light and dark contrasts.
Artiste
Thomas Cole
Datation
1842
Catégorie
Dessin
Technique
graphite with white gouache on brown wove paper
Dimensions
26,5 × 37,4 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Domaine public, CC0

Description de l’image

The image shows an elevated view of a rugged landscape with a low horizon. The sky occupies the upper two-thirds of the image. Two ancient columns, partially broken and weathered, are on a rocky outcrop to the right. Loose and sketch-like brushstrokes depict outlines and shades. The color palette is subdued, mainly soft earth tones and beige. In the distance, an ancient temple-like structure can be seen, adding depth to the composition. The rocks and vegetation cascading down the slope are depicted with light and dark contrasts.

Thomas Cole