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.
Արվեստագետ
Thomas Cole
Թվագրում
1842
Տեսակ
Drawing
Տեխնիկա
graphite with white gouache on brown wove paper
Չափեր
26.5 × 37.4 cm
Հավաքածու
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Լիցենզիա
Հանրային սեփականություն, CC0

Պատկերի նկարագրություն

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