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View through the Temple of Venus, Baia

Giacinto Gigante

1864

gouache

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Romanticism Late 19th Century Mythology

Dominant colour

View through the Temple of Venus, Baia is a 1864 gouache by Giacinto Gigante, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Giacinto Gigante
When & what style?: 1864 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting shows an old stone bridge with three big arches. Through the arches, you can see a ship on the water and a few people walking nearby. The sky is light with some clouds, and the colors are mostly soft browns, greens, and blues. The bridge looks worn, with some parts crumbling. The artist used loose, sketchy brushstrokes to show the texture of the stone and water. This style makes the scene feel quick and alive. Next, look up watercolor, glazing to see how artists build up colors like this.