Stage Design of an Ancient Roman Encampment by Night (recto)
1792
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1792
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The painting is called Stage Design of an Ancient Roman Encampment by Night. It was made around 1792, a time when artists were exploring new ideas. The artist used pen, ink, and wash to create the scene, which is a notable aspect of this work. You can learn more about this style at the National Gallery of Art, Washington, which is associated with the movement: Romanticism.
