Artwork
The Aqua Claudia in the Roman Campagna
The Aqua Claudia in the Roman Campagna is a pastel drawing by the Romanticist artist Félix-Hippolyte Lanoüe. It dates from 1840 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
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- Inscribed:lower right in pastel: H. LANOÜE
About this work
Overview
The Aqua Claudia in the Roman Campagna is a drawing created by Félix-Hippolyte Lanoüe around 1840 using pastel on paper, which was then laid down on board.
Subject & Meaning
This work depicts a serene landscape featuring the Aqua Claudia aqueduct in the Roman countryside, with trees and distant buildings, evoking a sense of calm.
Technique & Style
Lanoüe employed soft colors to achieve a tranquil atmosphere, demonstrating his skill with the fragile medium of pastel on paper.
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