Open full image Pin

Roman Arch at Spalato

Haag

1857

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Impressionism Realism Romanesque Early 19th Century Ruins

Dominant colour

Roman Arch at Spalato is a 1857 watercolor by Haag, a Impressionism work, depicting Ruins, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: Haag
When & what style?: 1857 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting shows a tall, broken stone arch standing alone in a rocky landscape. The arch’s rough blocks are stacked unevenly, with patches of green plants growing on top. Below it, three figures in dark uniforms and red hats stand near a small fire, their faces turned toward the ruins. The background is soft and hazy, with distant trees and a faint outline of hills. The arch looks ancient, almost like a leftover piece of a forgotten building. The figures seem to be studying it, maybe soldiers or travelers. The artist used light colors to make the scene feel quiet and a little mysterious. If you like this, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.

The story of this work

Overview

A watercolour by Haag from 1857 depicts the Roman Arch in Split, Croatia, and is signed and dated.

Read the full account in the museum source.

About the artist

Artist

Haag

Haag painted scenes from Europe and the Middle East in watercolour. See a boy from Upper Egypt in *Hassan: A Fellah Boy of Upper Egypt*, peek through the gate *Bab-el-Khataneen* in Jerusalem, or enter a prison with *The…

See the richer artist page