Artwork

A Panoramic View near Rome

A Panoramic View near Rome, by Charles Lock Eastlake, unspecified, 1818
A Panoramic View near Rome, by Charles Lock Eastlake, unspecified, 1818

A Panoramic View near Rome is an unspecified painting by the British Romanticist artist Charles Lock Eastlake. It dates from 1818 and is held in the collection of the Fitzwilliam Museum.

About this work

Overview

A Panoramic View near Rome is a landscape painting created by Charles Lock Eastlake in 1818. It is a representative work of the British Romantic movement, showcasing the artist's skill in capturing the natural beauty of the Italian countryside.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a serene and expansive view of the Roman landscape, featuring rolling hills, mountains, and scattered buildings and trees. The scene conveys a sense of calmness and tranquility, characteristic of Romantic landscape traditions.

Technique & Style

Eastlake employed chiaroscuro, using the interplay of light and shadow to create depth and dimension in the scene. The palette is predominantly green and brown, with touches of blue in the sky, contributing to the overall sense of serenity.

History & Provenance

The painting is part of the Fitzwilliam Museum's collection. It was created during Eastlake's period of artistic exploration in Italy, reflecting his engagement with landscape painting.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Charles Lock Eastlake

Artist

Charles Lock Eastlake

Sir Charles Lock Eastlake (17 November 1793 – 24 December 1865) was a British painter, gallery director, collector and writer of the 19th century.

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