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Casino Farnese on the Palatine Hill, Rome

Joseph-Marie Vien

National Gallery of Art

The image is a pencil sketch of an architectural scene. The horizon is high, with birds in the sky. There is a pathway leading towards buildings on elevated ground. The drawing has delicate and varied brushstrokes, creating texture in the landscape. Trees and bushes are depicted with loose strokes. The buildings in the distance have straight lines and subtle detailing, with one larger structure. The color palette is monochromatic in shades of grey, created with pencil.

Artwork Details

Date
1744/1750
Medium
graphite on laid paper
Dimensions
4640 × 3085 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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