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The Roman Circus near Santa Croce in Gerusalemme

Jacques-Louis David

National Gallery of Art

The image features two scenes divided horizontally. The top half shows a classical building with columns and trees in the background. The bottom half shows a detailed structure with a tower and chimneys emitting smoke. The drawing is done in a sepia or monochromatic palette, with subtle brushstrokes depicting architectural details. The color scheme is subdued, consisting of shades of grey and light brown.

Artwork Details

Date
1775/1780
Medium
black chalk with gray wash on pale blue paper
Dimensions
8358 × 6483 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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