Ancient Ruins near Messina, Sicily

Französische Malerei 1830–1850, 1842

This painting depicts a coastal city viewed from an elevated perspective. Closest to us is the top of a hill; on the left side there are large green cacti and succulents on sandy, rocky ground, near the ruins of a sand-colored structure. A person in a red hat rests against the ruins. In the background on the right side of the painting, a cityscape at the bottom of the hill extends towards a blue body of water. The white and tan buildings below are packed closely together. In the distance there are more low mountains underneath a cloudy sky colored with light blue and muted peach tones.
Artista
Französische Malerei 1830–1850
Datazione
1842
Tipologia
Dipinto
Tecnica
Olio su carta applicata su tela
Dimensioni
26,7 × 34,9 cm
Collezione
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenza
Pubblico dominio, CC0

Descrizione dell’immagine

This painting depicts a coastal city viewed from an elevated perspective. Closest to us is the top of a hill; on the left side there are large green cacti and succulents on sandy, rocky ground, near the ruins of a sand-colored structure. A person in a red hat rests against the ruins. In the background on the right side of the painting, a cityscape at the bottom of the hill extends towards a blue body of water. The white and tan buildings below are packed closely together. In the distance there are more low mountains underneath a cloudy sky colored with light blue and muted peach tones.

Französische Malerei 1830–1850