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The Waterfalls at Tivoli, by Jacob Philipp Hackert, oil, 1793

The Waterfalls at Tivoli

Jacob Philipp Hackert

1793

oil

canvas

From the collection of Hamburger Kunsthalle

Dominant colour

Overview

The Waterfalls at Tivoli is a 1793 oil by Jacob Philipp Hackert, a Rococo painting work, depicting Waterfall, held at Hamburger Kunsthalle.

Who painted this?
Jacob Philipp Hackert
When & what style?
1793 · Rococo painting
Where can I see it?
Hamburger Kunsthalle

About this work

This painting shows a large, rocky landscape with a waterfall in the center. The waterfall is surrounded by green trees and bushes, and there are several buildings on the hillside above it. In the foreground, there are cows and sheep grazing on the grass. The painting is very detailed, with many different textures and colors. The water in the waterfall is white and foamy, and the rocks are brown and rough. The sky above is light blue with some white clouds. If you like this painting, you might also want to look up the artist Jacob Philipp Hackert.

About the artist

Portrait of Jacob Philipp Hackert
Artist

Jacob Philipp Hackert

Jacob Philipp Hackert (15 September 1737 – 28 April 1807) was a landscape painter from Brandenburg, who did most of his work in Italy.

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