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Bernini Fountain, Rome [recto]

Felix Octavius Carr Darley

1867

gouache

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century

Dominant colour

Bernini Fountain, Rome [recto] is a 1867 gouache by Felix Octavius Carr Darley, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Felix Octavius Carr Darley
When & what style?: 1867 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting depicts a serene scene of a fountain, with a dog lying on the ground in the foreground. The fountain features a statue of a man holding a fish, surrounded by water and a few scattered objects. In the background, a building with windows and a blue sky are visible. The artist's use of gouache over graphite on two sheets of joined wove paper creates a sense of depth and texture in the painting. The colors are muted, with shades of brown and gray dominating the palette. The National Gallery of Art, Washington, is home to this beautiful piece of art.