The Sabine Hills and Rocca Santo Stefano Seen from Civitella
1835
graphite
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1835
graphite
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This painting shows rolling hills and valleys with soft, warm colors. A small village sits in the distance, nestled among the rolling terrain. The mountains in the background fade into light blue, while the foreground has patches of green and brown. The artist used quick, loose brushstrokes to capture the landscape’s mood. The watercolor looks almost sketchy, with some areas left pale and others layered with color. Next, check out the technique: watercolor.
