← Vien, Joseph-Marie

The image depicts a terraced structure with a row of arches on the left side. The top of the stone structure is adorned with small decorative sculptures. The drawing shows detailed textures, including leafy trees and stone surfaces, created through fine pencil strokes. The color palette is monochromatic with shades of grey. The trees appear to recede into the distance, while the stone steps and walls closer to us provide a sturdy appearance.

The Fishpond at Villa Madama

Vien, Joseph-Marie · French

1746/1749

Medium
black chalk on laid paper
Classification
Drawing
Period
1726 to 1750
Image size
4666 × 3471px

Description

The image depicts a terraced structure with a row of arches on the left side. The top of the stone structure is adorned with small decorative sculptures. The drawing shows detailed textures, including leafy trees and stone surfaces, created through fine pencil strokes. The color palette is monochromatic with shades of grey. The trees appear to recede into the distance, while the stone steps and walls closer to us provide a sturdy appearance.

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Open access image from the National Gallery of Art, released under its open access program. Metadata via the NGA Open Data Program (CC0).

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