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