A High Bridge in Tivoli
1747
graphite
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1747
graphite
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
A High Bridge in Tivoli is a 1747 graphite by Joseph-Marie Vien, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting shows a high bridge in Tivoli. The bridge is arched and has a tall wall on one side. It's drawn in dark lines on a lighter background. The bridge is set in a rocky landscape with some trees and bushes. The drawing is done in graphite on laid paper, which gives it a rough texture. If you like this style, you might want to check out more works from the Baroque movement.
Joseph-Marie Vien (18 June 1716 – 27 March 1809) was a French painter. He was the last holder of the post of Premier peintre du Roi, serving from 1789 to 1791, before it was abolished during the French Revolution.
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