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The Round Temple on the Piazza Bocca della Verità, Rome

Joseph-Marie Vien

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a sketch of a round, classical-style building with columns. The horizon is placed towards the top of the image, with other structures such as rooftops and a distant tower visible against it. The sketch features bold brushstrokes emphasizing the outlines of the architecture and landscape. The color palette is monochromatic, dominated by black and white contrasts. A small human figure gestures outward in the foreground, with the building positioned beyond it.

Artwork Details

Date
1744/1750
Medium
graphite on laid paper
Dimensions
4788 × 3252 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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