Artwork

View of the Gardens of the Villa Albani. Rome

View of the Gardens of the Villa Albani. Rome, by Unknown artist
View of the Gardens of the Villa Albani. Rome, by Unknown artist

View of the Gardens of the Villa Albani. Rome is a photography by Unknown artist. It is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst. View of the Gardens of the Villa Albani.

About this work

Overview

View of the Gardens of the Villa Albani. Rome is a cityscape painting depicting a serene garden scene.

Subject & Meaning

The painting shows the gardens of the Villa Albani in Rome, featuring a stone path, trimmed bushes, a bust on a pedestal, and classical architecture with cypress trees. The scene conveys a sense of peace and order, with the bust being the sole human element, adding a historical touch.

Technique & Style

The use of light and shadow creates depth in the painting, with the clear sky and warm-toned walls contributing to its overall effect.

History & Provenance

The painting is held in the Museum of Ethnography, and was created around 1850, although it is attributed to Xun Xu, a figure from the Three Kingdoms and early Jin dynasty period, suggesting a potential discrepancy in the artist's identity or date.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown artist

Xun Xu (c. 221 – 289), courtesy name Gongzeng, was a Chinese musician, painter, politician, and writer who lived during the late Three Kingdoms period and early Jin dynasty of China. Born in the influential Xun family,…