The image portrays an architectural ruin with a view of vertical elements such as a classical column and an arch. A statue is visible in a niche on the left. The brushstrokes are detailed, capturing the intricacies of the column and flowing water from a fountain. The color palette includes earthy browns, grays, subtle greens, and pale blue-gray. Water in the fountain is depicted with whites and blues. The scene conveys textures of aged stone and flowing water.
Artwork Details
- Date
- in or before 1768
- Medium
- pen and gray ink and watercolor over graphite on laid paper; graphite and brown ink sketches on verso
- Dimensions
- 3593 × 5111 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original