Porta San Giovanni and Porta Asinaria, Rome
1857
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1857
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting shows two old stone gates in Rome, half-ruined and weathered. Behind them, a long wall with arches stretches into the distance, fading into hazy mountains. A few small buildings sit near the gates, and a river runs along the bottom edge. Trees and patches of grass add soft green spots to the scene. The artist used light colors and loose brushstrokes to show the worn textures of the stone and the distant haze. The gates look like they’ve stood there for centuries, but the sky stays bright. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see this painting in person.
