Who painted Tomb of Scipios?

Tomb of Scipios was painted by Angelo Uggeri in 1803.

Where can I see Tomb of Scipios?

Tomb of Scipios is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Tomb of Scipios?

Tomb of Scipios is associated with Romanticism.

Can I buy a print of Tomb of Scipios?

Museum-quality prints of Tomb of Scipios are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Tomb of Scipios

Angelo Uggeri , 1803

Tomb of Scipios is an ink drawing by the Romanticist artist Angelo Uggeri. It dates from 1803 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:lower center in brown ink: Tombeau des Scipions; lower left in graphite: 1; lower right in graphite: Anno 1800; lower center verso in graphite: Abbe Uggeri (1800); lower right verso: Via Appia

About this work

Overview

Tomb of Scipios is a drawing by Angelo Uggeri, created in 1803 using pen and brown ink with brown and green wash.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a weathered stone structure with a tower and balcony, where the name 'SCIPIO' is carved, suggesting a historical connection. Three figures converse in the courtyard below.

Technique & Style

Uggeri employed brown ink and light washes to achieve a soft, shadowy atmosphere, with the brown tones dominating the composition and green wash adding touches of foliage.