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Pensionnaires de l’Académie allants de Rome à Naples par le procaccio et passants pendant la nuit la forest de fondi (Pensionnaires from the French Academy Going from Rome to Naples by Carriage and Passing through a Forest in Fondi during the Night)

Jean-Claude-Richard, Abbé de Saint-Non, after Gabriel François Doyen

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a man near a large carriage with oversized wheels. The horizon line is not clear, and the focus is on the man and the carriage under shadowy trees. The scene is in sepia tones, emphasizing light and shadow. The brushstrokes are subtle, creating smooth transitions between shades. The color palette is limited to various shades of brown. Trees form a backdrop, and the path is depicted in lighter tones, emphasizing the man and the carriage.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1766-1772
Medium
aquatint and etching printed in brown on laid paper
Dimensions
3495 × 4626 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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