A View in Italy with Mountains in the Distance

Britische Grafik 1705–1770, circa 1754

The image shows a landscape with a low horizon, including buildings with a prominent tower against the sky. Figures are near large trees on the left, with land gently sloping towards the buildings. In the background, there are softly rendered mountains and a sky with pale clouds. The color palette is subdued with grays and earthy browns. The artwork uses soft brushstrokes and shading.
Artista
Britische Grafik 1705–1770
Datazione
circa 1754
Tipologia
Disegno
Tecnica
chalk and stumping, heightened with white gouache on buff paper
Dimensioni
27,7 × 42,7 cm
Collezione
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenza
Pubblico dominio, CC0

Descrizione dell’immagine

The image shows a landscape with a low horizon, including buildings with a prominent tower against the sky. Figures are near large trees on the left, with land gently sloping towards the buildings. In the background, there are softly rendered mountains and a sky with pale clouds. The color palette is subdued with grays and earthy browns. The artwork uses soft brushstrokes and shading.

Britische Grafik 1705–1770