Et in Arcadia Ego
1795
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Johann Georg von Dillis
Johann Georg von Dillis (1820–1829) was an artist.
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ink
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Et in Arcadia Ego is a 1795 ink by Johann Georg von Dillis, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting shows a quiet countryside scene with a huge, twisty tree at the center. Underneath it, two people sit on the grass, maybe resting or talking. Cows graze in the field, and a path winds through the green landscape, with more trees and a distant building in the background. The colors are soft—mostly greens, browns, and a pale sky. The title *Et in Arcadia Ego* is a phrase that means "I too am in Arcadia," a nod to how even peaceful places have hidden stories. The artist used ink and watercolor to keep the scene gentle and dreamy. If you like this kind of calm nature scene, check out the movement: Romanticism.
Johann Georg von Dillis (1820–1829) was an artist.
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