Artwork
The Appian Way
The Appian Way is an oil painting by the Realist artist John Linton Chapman. It dates from 1869 and is held in the collection of the Brooklyn Museum.
About this work
Overview
The Appian Way is an 1869 oil painting by American artist John Linton Chapman, capturing a scene of the historic Italian landmark amidst its ruins.
Subject & Meaning
The painting focuses on the Appian Way, a renowned ancient Roman road, set amidst surrounding ruins, evoking a sense of historical depth and the passage of time.
Technique & Style
Executed in oil paint, the work aligns with the Realism movement, characterized by its detailed and factual representation of the subject.
History & Provenance
Created during the artist's time in Rome, where he was influenced by Italian landscapes and life, the painting is now part of the Brooklyn Museum's collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
John Linton Chapman (1839 – May 2, 1905) was an American painter and photographer.
Ruins of Pompeii
View of Campo Vaccino in Rome
View of Campo Vaccino in Rome
Landscape with Classical Ruins
Vue des aqueducs romains sur les hauteurs de Saint-Just
Tempio di Giove Tonante
A View near Tivoli (Morning)
Peasants and Horses Standing By A Fountain: The Curia Ostilia and the Basilica Porzia on the Palatine Hill Beyond
Peisaj cu ruine
Gothic ruins at Famagusta