Oaks along the Appian Way near Albano
1834
graphite
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1834
graphite
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Oaks along the Appian Way near Albano is a 1834 graphite by Jean-Paul Flandrin, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a quiet forest scene with winding paths and a tall column in the distance. Trees fill most of the space, their branches detailed in soft pencil lines. The ground has rocks and small plants, and the whole drawing feels calm and shaded. The artist used only graphite on paper, focusing on light and shadow to create depth. This style makes the trees look like they’re standing in real sunlight. Next, check out Romanticism to see how artists used nature to express emotion.
