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Houses in Italy

Joseph-Marie Vien

National Gallery of Art

The image is a sketch of a group of buildings in a village or town. The perspective is slightly elevated, showing rooftops, cypress trees, and a horizon at the top. The sketch is monochromatic with loose, varied strokes depicting texture, depth, light, and shadow. Vegetation, shadows, and water can be seen in the foreground, with birds in flight in the distance.

Artwork Details

Date
1744/1750
Medium
graphite on laid paper
Dimensions
4659 × 3212 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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