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Oaks along the Appian Way near Albano
Oaks along the Appian Way near Albano is a graphite drawing by the Romanticist artist Jean-Paul Flandrin. It dates from 1834 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
- Inscription
- Inscribed:lower right in graphite: Etude de chenes / sur la voie appiani / pres albano / 7br 1834 ; P. Flandrin
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Overview
Oaks along the Appian Way near Albano is a graphite drawing created by Jean-Paul Flandrin in 1834.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a serene forest scene with winding paths, a distant column, and densely rendered trees. Soft pencil lines capture the branches, while rocks and small plants populate the ground, evoking a sense of calm and shade.
Technique & Style
Using graphite on wove paper, Flandrin achieved depth through nuanced light and shadow, creating a sense of natural sunlight filtering through the trees.
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Artist & collection
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