Who painted Panorama of Tivoli from a Loggia?

Panorama of Tivoli from a Loggia was painted by Leo von Klenze in 1826.

Where can I see Panorama of Tivoli from a Loggia?

Panorama of Tivoli from a Loggia is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Panorama of Tivoli from a Loggia?

Panorama of Tivoli from a Loggia is associated with Romanticism.

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Museum-quality prints of Panorama of Tivoli from a Loggia are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Panorama of Tivoli from a Loggia

Leo von Klenze , 1826

Panorama of Tivoli from a Loggia is a graphite drawing by the Romanticist artist Leo von Klenze. It dates from 1826 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:lower right in graphite: Ausblick vom Ruffahau (?) zu Tivoli 3.Mai.26; by later hand, lower left in graphite: Ernst Fries

About this work

Overview

Panorama of Tivoli from a Loggia is a 1826 drawing by Leo von Klenze, a German architect and painter. Created with graphite and washes on light green paper, it showcases Klenze's skill in capturing detailed landscapes.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a view from a loggia at Tivoli, with a table and curtain in the foreground and buildings and mountains in the distance. The scene blends architectural and natural elements, reflecting Klenze's classical sensibilities.

Technique & Style

Klenze employed a range of lines and shading to create depth and texture, detailing the loggia's intricate carvings while rendering the distant landscape softer and more muted. The use of graphite and washes on colored paper adds to the drawing's nuanced effect.

Context

As a proponent of Neoclassicism and court architect to Ludwig I of Bavaria, Klenze brought an architectural eye to this landscape study, which also reflects the emerging emphasis on emotion and imagination characteristic of Romanticism.