View of Livorno

Angelo Uggeri

Associated Names
Angelo Uggeri

Artist, Italian, 1754 - 1837

The image features a bustling port scene with a wall and buildings alongside a harbor. The perspective is slightly elevated, showing a horizon about a third of the way from the top. The artwork uses detailed brushstrokes to depict architectural features. The color palette is subdued with shades of brown and sepia. The foreground shows people, carts, and timber stacks, while in the background there are docked ships and various buildings with flags and a statue.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and black and brown ink with brown wash over graphite on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Julius S. Held Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall: 27.7 x 34.4 cm (10 7/8 x 13 9/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1985.1.60


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Julius S. Held [1905-2002]; gift 1985 to NGA.

Associated Names

Watermarks

IV (or VI)

Wikidata ID

Q64535901

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