Tour antique hors de Rome

Claude Lorrain, vers 1630/1635

This image features a cylindrical tower rising above lush foliage. The tower is slightly to the right of center, surrounded by soft, blurred lines that suggest vegetation. There is no clearly defined horizon, as the landscape's contours blend into the background. The artwork is executed in a monochromatic palette dominated by reddish-brown tones. The strokes are loose and gestural, creating a sense of movement in the trees. The elements merge into one another to create a harmonious composition.
Artiste
Claude Lorrain
Datation
vers 1630/1635
Catégorie
Dessin
Technique
Sanguine sur papier vergé
Dimensions
9,5 × 12,9 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Domaine public, CC0

Description de l’image

This image features a cylindrical tower rising above lush foliage. The tower is slightly to the right of center, surrounded by soft, blurred lines that suggest vegetation. There is no clearly defined horizon, as the landscape's contours blend into the background. The artwork is executed in a monochromatic palette dominated by reddish-brown tones. The strokes are loose and gestural, creating a sense of movement in the trees. The elements merge into one another to create a harmonious composition.

Claude Lorrain