View through the Temple of Venus, Baia

Italienische Grafik 1824–1911, jaren 1860?

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.
Kunstenaar
Italienische Grafik 1824–1911
Datering
jaren 1860?
Soort
Tekening
Techniek
watercolor with gouache over traces of graphite on wove paper
Afmetingen
19,3 × 26,3 cm
Collectie
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licentie
Publiek domein, CC0

Beeldbeschrijving

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