← Vien, Joseph-Marie

The image shows a landscape with buildings, trees, and a small bridge in the distance. The viewpoint is slightly elevated, with a rustic setting. The horizon has hills and clouds in the sky. Birds are seen flying above the horizon. There are buildings made of stone or brick with intricate details, surrounded by lush trees. In the foreground, there is a shaded area with a small, thatched structure near water. The artwork features light pencil sketching, varied brushstrokes, and a monochromatic color palette.

The Ponte Sant'Angelo and Houses on the East Bank of the Tiber

Vien, Joseph-Marie · French

1744/1750

Medium
graphite on laid paper
Classification
Drawing
Period
1726 to 1750
Image size
4815 × 3323px

Description

The image shows a landscape with buildings, trees, and a small bridge in the distance. The viewpoint is slightly elevated, with a rustic setting. The horizon has hills and clouds in the sky. Birds are seen flying above the horizon. There are buildings made of stone or brick with intricate details, surrounded by lush trees. In the foreground, there is a shaded area with a small, thatched structure near water. The artwork features light pencil sketching, varied brushstrokes, and a monochromatic color palette.

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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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