Artwork
The Roman Campagna near Ceraites
The Roman Campagna near Ceraites is an oil painting by Károly Markó. It dates from 1843 and is held in the collection of the Hungarian National Gallery.
About this work
Overview
The Roman Campagna near Ceraites is an oil painting created by Károly Markó in 1843. It is a representative work by a pioneering Hungarian landscape painter, now held in the Hungarian National Gallery.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a serene rural landscape in the Roman Campagna, near Ceraites. A prominent rocky outcropping, covered in vegetation, dominates the scene, while a small stream in the foreground adds a sense of movement.
Technique & Style
Markó's use of oil paint captures the textures of the rocky outcropping and surrounding foliage. The cloudy, gray sky above contributes to the overall mood of the scene, creating a sense of stillness.
History & Provenance
Károly Markó, also known as Carlo Marco, was born in 1791 in Lőcse, Slovakia, and worked primarily in Italy. He was one of the first Hungarian artists to specialize in landscape painting.
Artist & collection
Artist
Károly Markó, also known as Carlo Marco (25 September 1791, Lőcse (today Levoča, Slovakia) – 19 November 1860, at the Villa Medici di Lappeggi near Bagno a Ripoli, Italy) was one of the first Hungarian landscape painters.
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