Artwork
Tivoli and the Roman Campagna with a Man and Woman
Tivoli and the Roman Campagna with a Man and Woman is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Richard Wilson. It dates from 1767 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston.
About this work
Overview
Tivoli and the Roman Campagna with a Man and Woman is a 1767 oil painting by Richard Wilson, a Welsh artist known for his landscapes. The work is part of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a tranquil landscape with a seated couple on a hillside, surrounded by foliage and trees, with a distant body of water and a fortified structure on a nearby hill.
Technique & Style
The painting is characteristic of the Rococo movement, showcasing Wilson's skill in capturing serene and idyllic scenes.
History & Provenance
Wilson was a pioneer of British landscape art and a founding member of the Royal Academy in 1768, a year after completing this work.
Artist & collection
Artist
Richard Wilson (1 August 1714 – 15 May 1782) was a Welsh painter who specialised in landscape art and worked in Britain and Italy.
