Studies of the Colosseum and Monte Pincio (verso)

1851

Julius Jacob the Elder

Associated Names
Julius Jacob the Elder

Artist, German, 1811 - 1882

The image shows pencil sketches on tan paper portraying various architectural views and elements in a loose, informal style. The sketches include a cityscape with domed structures in the distance and architectural details like arches and stonework. The horizon is high on the paper, and there is a mix of quick lines and shading to depict depth. The warm paper tone complements the graphite and creates a muted palette. Close-up details include arches, stonework, and a tree-like shape. The focus is on form and composition rather than detailed realism.

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Artwork overview

Associated Artworks

The image shows a landscape with rocky terrain viewed from a slightly elevated angle. Large rocks with rough textures dominate the left side, some vegetation trailing over their edges. The horizon is high in the drawing with distant hills and a faint shoreline. A fence runs horizontally from left to right, guiding the eye to a path disappearing into the distance. The style uses loose brushstrokes with fine lines and shading. The color palette is monochromatic with sepia-toned paper, utilizing white and black pencil or charcoal for detailing. A small sailboat is visible in the distance, enhancing the sense of depth.

Campagna di Roma (Roman Countryside) (recto)

Julius Jacob the Elder

1851


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Christopher and Beverly With, Washington, D.C.; gift to NGA, 2012.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

center left in graphite: Monte Pincio/ 7/5 51, and center right in graphite: Colosseum/ 7/5 51

Wikidata ID

Q64591730

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