Artwork
Palais de Tibere a Capri
Palais de Tibere a Capri is a drawing by Unknown. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Palais de Tibere a Capri is a sepia drawing created in 1850, depicting a scenic view of the Villa Jovis on the island of Capri.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing shows the ruined Villa Jovis, built by Emperor Tiberius, perched atop a rocky cliff. Two figures on the beach gesture towards the remains, set against a serene seascape with distant boats and a palm tree near the cliff's edge.
Technique & Style
The artist employed loose, expressive lines to convey texture and atmosphere, capturing the aged, crumbling state of the building and the surrounding landscape.
Artist & collection
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