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Arco Oscuro--Over the Via Fiaminia

Elihu Vedder

National Gallery of Art

The pencil drawing features a tree-lined path leading towards a dome structure in the distance. The horizon is high, with the dome and a smaller structure below it dominating the skyline. The sketchy and loose brushstrokes give the scene movement and texture. The color palette is monochrome, using shades of gray on off-white paper. The path is flanked by dense trees on the left and shaded foliage on the right, creating depth and directing the viewer towards the structures.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1890
Medium
graphite on wove paper
Dimensions
2991 × 4649 px
Public Domain
Yes
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