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Oaks along the Appian Way near Albano

Oaks along the Appian Way near Albano, by Jean-Paul Flandrin, graphite, 1834
Oaks along the Appian Way near Albano, by Jean-Paul Flandrin, graphite, 1834

Oaks along the Appian Way near Albano is a graphite drawing by the Romanticist artist Jean-Paul Flandrin. It dates from 1834 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Oaks along the Appian Way near Albano is a graphite drawing created by Jean-Paul Flandrin in 1834.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a serene forest scene with winding paths, a distant column, and densely rendered trees. Soft pencil lines capture the branches, while rocks and small plants populate the ground, evoking a sense of calm and shade.

Technique & Style

Using graphite on wove paper, Flandrin achieved depth through nuanced light and shadow, creating a sense of natural sunlight filtering through the trees.

Artist & collection

This work is in the public domain (CC0). Image source: National Gallery of Art open access. Spotted an error in this record? Tell us.