Artwork

Castel Sant' Angelo

Castel Sant' Angelo, by Thomas Ender, 1843
Castel Sant' Angelo, by Thomas Ender, 1843

Castel Sant' Angelo is a drawing by Thomas Ender. It dates from 1843 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

Castel Sant' Angelo is a drawing by Thomas Ender, created around 1843. It is part of the collection at The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a large, round stone structure with a tall tower, situated on a raised platform. The scene includes a river with arches and small figures, suggesting a historical or architectural subject.

Technique & Style

Ender's use of soft, light colors and sketchy areas gives the work a sense of immediacy, as if it were a rapid study. The loose handling emphasizes the building's form and setting.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Thomas Ender

Artist

Thomas Ender

Thomas Ender (1793–1875) was an artist, born in Vienna.

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