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Landscape with Castle and Shepherds
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This landscape illustrates the sublime beauty of nature, a Romantic concept, but it also reflects the importance of classical training in Rome. Throughout the 19th century, artists flocked to Italy to study classical ruins and themes, as well as landscapes. Here, the castle evokes Northern Italian fortresses, and in the tradition of other French artists traveling to Rome, Michallon imbued his rendering of the Alps with great emotion.
| Artist / Maker | Achille Etna Michallon |
|---|---|
| Date | 1814 |
| Culture / Origin | France, 19th century |
| Medium | brown ink and brown wash over graphite, heightened with white gouache |
| Dimensions | Sheet: 18.8 x 27 cm (7 3/8 x 10 5/8 in.) |
| Department | Drawings |
| Type | Drawing |
About the Artist
Achille Etna Michallon (French, 1796–1822) Full biography →
Provenance & Source
Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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