'The Colonna Claude'
1812
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1812
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This print shows a group of people sitting on a rocky hillside by a pond. Swans float in the water below, and a temple with columns stands in the background. Trees and distant hills fill the rest of the scene, all drawn in soft black lines. Notice how the artist uses light and shadow to make the figures and temple stand out against the landscape. The quiet pond and swans add a peaceful feel to the whole scene. Next, look up Romanticism to see how this style often focused on nature and emotion.
