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A Campanile among Ruins

Hercules Brabazon Brabazon

National Gallery of Art

The image displays a bird's-eye view of a landscape with an elongated, cylindrical tower positioned off-center to the right. The horizon sits about a third from the top of the painting, separating a sky with soft blue and light beige tones. Earthy brown and greenish streaks imply buildings and foliage closer to us. The loose brushstrokes convey movement and atmosphere. Further out, the landscape features muted cream and gray hues, suggesting distant towns or structures. Warm earthy tones and soft blues dominate the color palette, creating a tranquil and expansive visual effect.

Artwork Details

Medium
gouache and watercolor with white heightening over graphite on wove paper
Dimensions
4537 × 3310 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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