Artwork
Fountain at Cana
Fountain at Cana is a print by the Romanticist artist David Roberts. It dates from 1839 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
Fountain at Cana is a 1839 print by David Roberts, a Scottish artist known for documenting his travels through detailed depictions.
Subject & Meaning
The print shows a tranquil scene of people in traditional attire gathered around a fountain in Cana, set against a backdrop of trees and a cloudy sky, evoking a sense of peacefulness.
Technique & Style
Roberts' use of contrasting warm and cool tones creates depth, contributing to the overall mood of tranquility and contemplation.
History & Provenance
The work is part of Roberts' documentation of his travels in the Near East, which informed his series The Holy Land, Syria, Idumea, Arabia, Egypt, and Nubia, and led to his election as a Royal Academician in 1841.
Artist & collection
Artist
David Roberts (24 October 1796 – 25 November 1864) was a Scottish painter. He is especially known for The Holy Land, Syria, Idumea, Arabia, Egypt, and Nubia, a prolific series of detailed lithograph prints of Egypt and…
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