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Tomb of Scipios

Angelo Uggeri

1803

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Romanticism Early 19th Century

Dominant colour

Tomb of Scipios is a 1803 ink by Angelo Uggeri, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Angelo Uggeri
When & what style?: 1803 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This drawing shows an old stone building with a tall tower and a balcony full of plants. Below, a small archway leads to a courtyard where three people stand talking. One man bends to pick something up near a low wall. The walls are rough, and the roof looks weathered. Trees and potted plants add greenery around the edges. The name "SCIPIO" is carved into the balcony railing, hinting at a historical reference. The artist used mostly brown ink with light washes to create a soft, shadowy effect. Next, look up Uggeri, Angelo to see how he used light and shadow in other works.