View of an Ancient Roman Bridge with a Mascaroon
Französische Grafik 1781–1788, circa 1785/1789
- Artista
- Französische Grafik 1781–1788
- Datazione
- circa 1785/1789
- Tipologia
- Disegno
- Tecnica
- pen and brown ink with gray, dark gray, and brown wash, with touches of white gouache, on laid paper, laid down on an old mount
- Dimensioni
- 24,1 × 16,2 cm
- Collezione
- National Gallery of Art, Washington
- Licenza
- Pubblico dominio, CC0
Descrizione dell’immagine
The image shows a scene with an elevated point of view looking down at an architectural setting dominated by a large arched entrance. A wall rises up behind the entrance, leading to a building and tall trees in the distance. The building has a classical style with many windows and is on top of a structure resembling a cliff or fortified wall with climbing plants. The color palette includes muted browns, grays, and earthy tones. Brushstrokes create texture and detail like stonework and foliage. Closest to us, a few figures are gathered near a ledge, and one person walks into the dark archway.