Artwork
View of the Rotunda with Stairs on the Tiber
View of the Rotunda with Stairs on the Tiber is a print by the Romanticist artist Jean-Claude Richard de Saint-Non. It dates from 1766 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
View of the Rotunda with Stairs on the Tiber is a print created by French artist Jean-Claude-Richard de Saint-Non in 1766. It is a cityscape held in The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a tranquil scene along the Tiber River, featuring the Rotunda and stairs lined with people. A cloudy sky contributes to the serene atmosphere, while the artist's use of light and shadow creates depth and dimensionality.
Technique & Style
Saint-Non's work showcases his skill with chiaroscuro, a technique that uses contrasting light and dark to create mood and depth. The print is characteristic of the Romanticism movement, which emphasized emotion and beauty.
History & Provenance
Jean-Claude-Richard de Saint-Non, born and died in Paris, was a painter and printmaker who played a role in developing the aquatint technique.
Artist & collection
Artist
Jean-Claude Richard de Saint-Non
Jean-Claude Richard de Saint-Non (1727 – 25 November 1791) was a French painter and printmaker.
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