Temples of Juno, Lucina, and Concordia - Agrigentum, Sicily

Thomas Cole, 1842

The image shows an elevated view of a rugged landscape with a low horizon. The sky occupies the upper two-thirds of the image. Two ancient columns, partially broken and weathered, are on a rocky outcrop to the right. Loose and sketch-like brushstrokes depict outlines and shades. The color palette is subdued, mainly soft earth tones and beige. In the distance, an ancient temple-like structure can be seen, adding depth to the composition. The rocks and vegetation cascading down the slope are depicted with light and dark contrasts.
Kunstenaar
Thomas Cole
Datering
1842
Soort
Tekening
Techniek
graphite with white gouache on brown wove paper
Afmetingen
26,5 × 37,4 cm
Collectie
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licentie
Publiek domein, CC0

Beeldbeschrijving

The image shows an elevated view of a rugged landscape with a low horizon. The sky occupies the upper two-thirds of the image. Two ancient columns, partially broken and weathered, are on a rocky outcrop to the right. Loose and sketch-like brushstrokes depict outlines and shades. The color palette is subdued, mainly soft earth tones and beige. In the distance, an ancient temple-like structure can be seen, adding depth to the composition. The rocks and vegetation cascading down the slope are depicted with light and dark contrasts.

Thomas Cole