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The Aqua Claudia in the Roman Campagna

Félix-Hippolyte Lanoüe

National Gallery of Art

The image shows ancient ruins on the left side of a landscape painting. The ruins are weathered and reddish-brown, contrasting with the surrounding greenery. A horizon is visible in the middle of the painting, with more ruins extending into the distance. Distant mountains are softly rendered in blue and gray tones. The sky fills the upper half of the painting with gentle, flowing clouds against a pale blue backdrop. A flock of birds flies across the sky above the ruins. The color palette includes warm reds, browns, greens, and blue-gray tones, creating a serene atmosphere.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1840
Medium
pastel on paper laid down on board
Dimensions
6482 × 4940 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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