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Cicero and his two Friends, Atticus and Quintus, at his Villa at Arpinum, by Richard Wilson, oil, 1769

Cicero and his two Friends, Atticus and Quintus, at his Villa at Arpinum

Richard Wilson

1769

oil

canvas

From the collection of Ashmolean Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Cicero and his two Friends, Atticus and Quintus, at his Villa at Arpinum is a 1769 oil by Richard Wilson, a Rococo painting work, held at Ashmolean Museum.

Who painted this?
Richard Wilson
When & what style?
1769 · Rococo painting
Where can I see it?
Ashmolean Museum

About this work

This painting shows three men standing by a river, with a bridge in the background. The men are dressed in robes and are looking at something in the distance. The scene is set in a lush landscape with trees and hills. The painting is done in oil paint and features a serene atmosphere. The use of light and shadow creates a sense of depth and dimensionality. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this work, check out Richard Wilson.

About the artist

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Artist

Richard Wilson

Richard Wilson (1 August 1714 – 15 May 1782) was a Welsh painter who specialised in landscape art and worked in Britain and Italy.

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