Artwork
On the River Tiber, near Acquacetosa
On the River Tiber, near Acquacetosa is a watercolor work on paper by the British Romanticist artist John Collingham Moore. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
On the River Tiber, near Acquacetosa is a watercolour painting depicting a serene landscape.
Subject & Meaning
The painting shows the River Tiber flowing through a tranquil scene, surrounded by rolling hills and distant mountains, with trees and bushes along the riverbank.
Technique & Style
The watercolour technique is used to create a soft, calming atmosphere, with a cloudy gray sky and textured foreground elements.
Context
The style of this painting is related to the Impressionism movement, which emphasizes capturing natural scenes and atmospheres.
Artist & collection
Artist
John Collingham Moore made watercolours of Italian landscapes in the 1850s–80s. He painted the Tiber riverbank near Rome and the Campagna plain after sunset, both in delicate washes. Watch the sky shift across these…
