
A High Bridge in Tivoli
Vien, Joseph-Marie · French
1744/1750
- Medium
- graphite on laid paper
- Classification
- Drawing
- Period
- 1726 to 1750
- Image size
- 3039 × 4556px
Description
The image shows an aerial view of an arched bridge and surrounding architectural structures. The horizon is not clearly defined, with the bridge spanning the middle of the composition. Buildings with slanted roofs reach upwards towards the top of the scene. The sketch features expressive pencil strokes with heavy shading to denote texture and depth in the stonework and surrounding terrain. The artwork is in shades of grey, emphasizing shadow and light. The cliffs are detailed, emphasizing the central archway against the sky above.
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).