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View near Naples, by William Marlow, oil, 1786

View near Naples

William Marlow

1786

oil

canvas

From the collection of Fitzwilliam Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

View near Naples is a 1786 oil by William Marlow, a Neoclassicism work, held at Fitzwilliam Museum.

Who painted this?
William Marlow
When & what style?
1786 · Neoclassicism
Where can I see it?
Fitzwilliam Museum

About this work

This painting shows a landscape with a large tree on the right and a house on a hill in the distance. The sky is light blue with some clouds. In the foreground, there are rocks and trees, and a body of water is visible in front of the house. The painting has a warm color palette, with shades of brown and green dominating the scene. The use of chiaroscuro in this painting creates a sense of depth and volume, drawing the viewer's eye to the house and the surrounding landscape.

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