1864
graphite
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Temple of Vesta at Tivoli is a 1864 graphite by Hercules Brabazon Brabazon, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a round temple with columns at its front, sitting on a raised platform. The building looks old and weathered, with some windows and doors on the sides. In front of it, there’s a small open area with a few scattered trees and bushes, and a low wall with a gate. The colors are soft, mostly earthy tones with some greens and browns, and the brushstrokes are loose and quick. The artist used watercolor with white paint to brighten certain spots, giving it a light, sketchy feel. This style was common in the Romantic period, where artists focused on mood and atmosphere over detail. Next, check out the technique: watercolor, glazing to see how layers of paint create depth.
Hercules Brabazon Brabazon (born Hercules Brabazon Sharpe; 27 November 1821 – 14 May 1906) was an English artist, accomplished in Turner-manner watercolours.
See the richer artist page
