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The Gulf of Pozzuoli

Johann Heinrich Schilbach , 1825

The Gulf of Pozzuoli, by Johann Heinrich Schilbach, graphite, 1825
The Gulf of Pozzuoli, by Johann Heinrich Schilbach, graphite, 1825

The Gulf of Pozzuoli is a graphite drawing by the Romanticist artist Johann Heinrich Schilbach. It dates from 1825 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

The Gulf of Pozzuoli is a drawing created by Johann Heinrich Schilbach in 1825, executed in watercolor over graphite on wove paper.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a serene harbor scene, featuring a rocky shoreline, anchored boats, and a hill with a ruined fortress or castle in the background, set against distant mountains and a pale sky.

Technique & Style

Schilbach employed watercolor to achieve a dreamy, misty effect, utilizing soft colors and loose brushstrokes to blend light and shadow, creating a calm and distant atmosphere.

Artist & collection

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