Capriccio of Classical Ruins with a Fortress

Giacomo Guardi

Associated Names
Giacomo Guardi

Artist, Venetian, 1764 - 1835

The image depicts a landscape with ruins on a hill. The horizon line is low, with ruined structures extending into the distance. Several figures are scattered across the hillside, some engaged in conversation or activity. The ruins show arched windows and partial standing walls. The brushstrokes use monochromatic tones, primarily gray and sepia. The color palette is muted and includes hints of sepia tones. The sky above is softly rendered, allowing the paper texture to show through.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and brown ink with gray wash on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Howard Sturges

  • Dimensions

    overall (approximate): 52.1 x 36.3 cm (20 1/2 x 14 5/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1956.9.19

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Howard Sturges [d. 1955], Providence, Rhode Island; bequest 1956 to NGA.

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64572207

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