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A High Bridge in Tivoli, by Joseph-Marie Vien, graphite, 1747

A High Bridge in Tivoli

Joseph-Marie Vien

1747

graphite

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

A High Bridge in Tivoli is a 1747 graphite by Joseph-Marie Vien, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Joseph-Marie Vien
When & what style?
1747 · Baroque
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

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.

About the artist

Portrait of Joseph-Marie Vien
Artist

Joseph-Marie Vien

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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