View through the Temple of Venus, Baia

Italienische Grafik 1824–1911, anni Sessanta dell’Ottocento?

The image depicts an observer standing inside ruins of a stone structure, looking through a large archway framing distant ships at sea. The horizon is low, just above the ocean. A sailing vessel is visible through the arch, with loose brushstrokes portraying ancient textures. Earth-toned colors dominate the scene with figures walking beneath the arch. Faint hills or mountains are visible in the background.
Artista
Italienische Grafik 1824–1911
Datazione
anni Sessanta dell’Ottocento?
Tipologia
Disegno
Tecnica
watercolor with gouache over traces of graphite on wove paper
Dimensioni
19,3 × 26,3 cm
Collezione
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenza
Pubblico dominio, CC0

Descrizione dell’immagine

The image depicts an observer standing inside ruins of a stone structure, looking through a large archway framing distant ships at sea. The horizon is low, just above the ocean. A sailing vessel is visible through the arch, with loose brushstrokes portraying ancient textures. Earth-toned colors dominate the scene with figures walking beneath the arch. Faint hills or mountains are visible in the background.

Italienische Grafik 1824–1911