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The Waterfalls at Tivoli with the Ponte Lupo, Temple of Vesta, and Temple of Sibyl The Waterfalls at Tivoli with the Ponte Lupo, Temple of Vesta, and Temple of Sibyl

Ernst Fries , 1826

The Waterfalls at Tivoli with the Ponte Lupo, Temple of Vesta, and Temple of Sibyl The Waterfalls at Tivoli with the Ponte Lupo, Temple of Vesta, and Temple of Sibyl, by Ernst Fries, oil, 1826
The Waterfalls at Tivoli with the Ponte Lupo, Temple of Vesta, and Temple of Sibyl The Waterfalls at Tivoli with the Ponte Lupo, Temple of Vesta, and Temple of Sibyl, by Ernst Fries, oil, 1826

The Waterfalls at Tivoli with the Ponte Lupo, Temple of Vesta, and Temple of Sibyl The Waterfalls at Tivoli with the Ponte Lupo, Temple of Vesta, and Temple of Sibyl is an oil painting by Ernst Fries. It dates from 1826 and is held in the collection of the Nationalmuseum.

About this work

The painting is titled The Waterfalls at Tivoli with the Ponte Lupo, Temple of Vesta, and Temple of Sibyl.
It was created by Ernst Fries in 1826 using oil paint.
The artist's use of oil paint allowed for a range of effects and textures, which may have been important to the overall mood of the painting.
You can learn more about the artist's style and other works at the Nationalmuseum.

Overview

The Waterfalls at Tivoli with the Ponte Lupo, Temple of Vesta, and Temple of Sibyl is a landscape painting created by Ernst Fries in 1826 using oil paint.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts the waterfalls and ancient ruins at Tivoli, featuring the Ponte Lupo, Temple of Vesta, and Temple of Sibyl. The scene combines natural beauty with historical significance.

Technique & Style

Fries' use of oil paint allowed for varied textures and effects, contributing to the overall mood of the work. As an artist associated with Heidelberg Romanticism, Fries' style bridges Romanticism and Realism.

History & Provenance

The painting is part of the Nationalmuseum's collection. Fries was a versatile artist who worked in multiple mediums, and his work from this period reflects a transitional style.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Ernst Fries

Artist

Ernst Fries

Ernst Fries (22 June 1801, Heidelberg – 11 October 1833, Karlsruhe) was a German painter, draftsman, watercolourist, etcher, printmaker, and lithograph.

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