Il Carnevale di Roma (Carnival in Rome)
1829
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1829
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Il Carnevale di Roma (Carnival in Rome) is a 1829 ink by Friedrich Nerly, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching shows a lively street scene, with many people in Renaissance-style clothing. They're dancing, playing instruments, and carrying flags, in the middle of a cobblestone street. The artist has used a lot of detail to show the different characters in the scene. Some people are on horseback, and there are buildings with columns and balconies in the background. The scene looks like it's from a big celebration or festival. If you want to learn more about this style of art, look up the Romanticism movement.
