Villa d'Este—Tivoli

c. 1920

Chauncey Foster Ryder

Associated Names
Chauncey Foster Ryder

Artist, American, 1868 - 1949

The image shows a group of tall cypress trees and pines dominating the scene, with some shrubbery and a stone balustrade nearby. The horizon is not visible, emphasizing the towering trees stretching into the sky. Two particularly tall and slender pines stand out among the cluster of cypress trees. The brushstrokes are intricate, capturing textures and structures with varied lines and shadowing for depth. The color palette is monochromatic, using shades of black and grey for a timeless and solemn impact, highlighting contrasts and textures. In the background, a large building is partly visible behind the trees on the left.
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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Frank B. Bristow, Falls Church, Virginia; Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, 1968; acquired 2015 by the National Gallery of Art

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Chauncey F. Ryder; lower left edge in graphite: Villa d'Este - Tivoli; lower left corner in graphite by unknown hand: 79

Markings

stamped center verso in black ink: F.B.B. [circled]

Wikidata ID

Q77012569

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