Antiquities by a Balcony Overlooking the Gulf of Naples

Deutsche Grafik 1792–1827, 1826

The artwork depicts a scene featuring a collection of antiquities on a surface in the foreground, including vases and small sculptures. To the left, there's a birdcage with a parrot inside. The setting is a balcony overlooking the Gulf of Naples, with a view of the water and hills in the background. A few birds are visible on the balcony floor. The color palette includes earthy tones, with greens, browns, and blues, and flowing curtains.
Artista
Deutsche Grafik 1792–1827
Datazione
1826
Tipologia
Disegno
Tecnica
watercolor over graphite, with borderlines in brush and black ink, on wove paper
Dimensioni
32,9 × 24,2 cm
Collezione
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenza
Pubblico dominio, CC0

Descrizione dell’immagine

The artwork depicts a scene featuring a collection of antiquities on a surface in the foreground, including vases and small sculptures. To the left, there's a birdcage with a parrot inside. The setting is a balcony overlooking the Gulf of Naples, with a view of the water and hills in the background. A few birds are visible on the balcony floor. The color palette includes earthy tones, with greens, browns, and blues, and flowing curtains.

Deutsche Grafik 1792–1827