Artwork

Italian Landscape

Italian Landscape, by Unknown, 1704
Italian Landscape, by Unknown, 1704

Italian Landscape is a drawing by the Baroque artist Unknown. It dates from 1704 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

Italian Landscape is a drawing depicting a tranquil scene with a river and surrounding landscape.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing features a river flowing through a serene landscape, flanked by a rocky hill with vegetation on the left and tall trees on the right, with hills and mountains in the background.

Technique & Style

The earthy tones of brown and green used in the drawing create a natural atmosphere, while the river introduces a sense of movement to the otherwise calm scene.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

entity whose identity is not known

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