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Walls of Rome with Santa Maria del Popolo in the Distance

Joseph-Marie Vien

National Gallery of Art

This image displays a landscape sketch with an architectural setting. It features an implied horizon with trees and buildings blending into the distance. A large domed structure stands out among the rooftops. The sketch is composed of pencil strokes, emphasizing texture and depth. The color palette is monochromatic, using shades of gray to define structures and nature. In the foreground, a bridge or aqueduct with archways is visible, along with figures and an animal.

Artwork Details

Date
1744/1750
Medium
graphite on laid paper
Dimensions
4655 × 3145 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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