Artwork
A Triumphal Procession in Ancient Rome
A Triumphal Procession in Ancient Rome is an ink drawing by the Romanticist artist Gaetano Gandolfi. It dates from 1780 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
A Triumphal Procession in Ancient Rome is a drawing created by Italian artist Gaetano Gandolfi around 1780. It is executed in pen and brown ink with brown wash over graphite and black chalk.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a ceremonial procession inspired by ancient Roman traditions, featuring figures on horseback and on foot. A grand building with columns and statues is visible in the background, evoking the architecture of ancient Rome.
Technique & Style
Gandolfi's characteristic draftsmanship is evident in the loose, sketchy lines and energetic rendering of the scene. The use of brown ink and wash gives the drawing a warm, aged appearance, while the graphite and black chalk underdrawing suggest a rapid study.
Artist & collection
Artist
Gaetano Gandolfi (31 August 1734 – 20 June 1802) was an Italian painter, draughtsman and sculptor of the late Baroque period, mainly active in and around Bologna.
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