Artwork
The Waterfalls at Tivoli
The Waterfalls at Tivoli is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Jacob Philipp Hackert. It dates from 1793 and is held in the collection of the Hamburger Kunsthalle.
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Overview
The Waterfalls at Tivoli is a painting completed in 1793 by Jacob Philipp Hackert, a landscape painter active in Italy. It is an oil-on-canvas work held in the Hamburger Kunsthalle.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a rocky landscape centered on a waterfall, surrounded by lush greenery and hillside buildings. Grazing livestock occupy the foreground, adding a sense of tranquility to the scene.
Technique & Style
Rendered in the Rococo style, the painting is characterized by its detailed textures and colors. The artist captures the dynamic movement of the waterfall and the ruggedness of the surrounding rocks, set against a serene light blue sky with white clouds.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Jacob Philipp Hackert (15 September 1737 – 28 April 1807) was a landscape painter from Brandenburg, who did most of his work in Italy.
