Who painted The Campagna, Rome, after sunset?

The Campagna, Rome, after sunset was painted by John Collingham Moore in 1850.

Where can I see The Campagna, Rome, after sunset?

The Campagna, Rome, after sunset is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

What movement is The Campagna, Rome, after sunset?

The Campagna, Rome, after sunset is associated with Biedermeier.

Artwork

The Campagna, Rome, after sunset

John Collingham Moore , 1850

The Campagna, Rome, after sunset is a watercolor work on paper by the Biedermeier artist John Collingham Moore. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

Overview

The Campagna, Rome, after sunset is a watercolour painting depicting a serene rural landscape.

Subject & Meaning

The work captures the Roman countryside at dusk, featuring a broad field and a hill with indistinct trees and buildings in the distance. The cloudy sky, rendered in shades of blue and pink, conveys a sense of calm.

Technique & Style

Soft, gentle brushstrokes characterise the painting, aligning with the Impressionist style, which emphasises capturing fleeting moments and atmospheric effects.

Artist & collection

Artist

John Collingham Moore

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…