Artwork
Villa Dracone at Frascati
Villa Dracone at Frascati is a watercolor work on paper by the Rococo painting artist Cozens. It dates from 1750 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Villa Dracone at Frascati is a watercolour attributed to Alexander Cozens, dated to around 1750. The work depicts a landscape view of the estate.
Subject & Meaning
The painting shows Villa Dracone, also known as Villa Mondragone, surrounded by trees and a stone wall, with a large archway and balcony. The scene is set against a backdrop of trees and a cloudy sky.
Technique & Style
Executed in watercolour, the work features muted shades of blue and green, with delicate and precise brushstrokes that convey a sense of detail and realism, giving the scene a soft, dreamy quality.
History & Provenance
The watercolour was noted by William Beckford in 1805 as one of Cozens' most elegant drawings. The title is inscribed on the reverse of the work.
Artist & collection
Artist
Cozens is an English surname. Following the Norman Conquest of England in 1066, the name Cozens was first found in Britina. It was a name for a person who was related to someone of note in the area. Further research…
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