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The image is a monochromatic sketch of a natural landscape from an elevated point of view. The composition lacks a defined horizon, creating a sense of continuity. The sketch depicts trees and rocky formations with varying density using expressive brushstrokes. The color palette is solely black on a white background. Close to the viewer are rough terrains and pathways, while in the distance are loosely defined vegetation and open sky or cleared spaces.
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The image is a monochromatic sketch of a natural landscape from an elevated point of view. The composition lacks a defined horizon, creating a sense of continuity. The sketch depicts trees and rocky formations with varying density using expressive brushstrokes. The color palette is solely black on a white background. Close to the viewer are rough terrains and pathways, while in the distance are loosely defined vegetation and open sky or cleared spaces.

National Gallery of Art · Drawing

An Ancient Wall with a Ruined Gate

Joseph-Marie Vien

Date
1744/1750
Medium
graphite on laid paper
Dimensions
sheet: 11.6 x 18 cm (4 9/16 x 7 1/16 in.) page size: 42.5 x 27.7 cm (16 3/4 x 10 7/8 in.)
Classification
Drawing
Accession number
1983.49.158
Credit line
Mark J. Millard Architectural Collection
Time span
1726 to 1750
Department
CG-E
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • French
  • Italy
  • architecture
  • Cityscape
  • landscape
  • Rome
Provenance

Antonio Cesare Poggi (died c. 1836; Lugt 617); Charles Edouard Mewes; Mark J. Millard, New York; purchased by NGA, 1983.

NGA object ID 62480. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.