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View of the Acqua Acetosa (recto); David and Goliath (verso), c. 1645. Creator: Claude Lorrain
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View of the Acqua Acetosa (recto); David and Goliath (verso), c. 1645. Creator: Claude Lorrain
View of the Acqua Acetosa (recto); David and Goliath (verso), c. 1645. This drawing represents a view of the famous Acqua Acetosa, a mineral spring that until the 19th century provided the favored drinking water of Romans who believed in its healing powers. Although topographically accurate, the sheet is not a plein-air study but a vision of an imagined Arcadian world carefully rendered by Gellee, one of the most original painters of the 17th century. The French-born artist spent his career painting and drawing the Roman Campagna and the Neopolitan coastline. Sublimely beautiful pen-and-ink and wash drawings such as the example here reveal the artists highly poetic response to the natural world and his unparalleled sensitivity to light
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1604 1682 Claude Lorrain Claude Lorrain French Framing Lines In Brown Ink
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This print showcases a remarkable artwork by Claude Lorrain, titled "View of the Acqua Acetosa (recto); David and Goliath (verso), c. 1645". The drawing depicts the famous Acqua Acetosa, a mineral spring that held great significance for Romans in the 17th century due to its reputed healing properties. While accurately representing the topography of this renowned site, Lorrain's creation is not merely a plein-air study but rather an imaginative portrayal of an idyllic Arcadian world. Claude Lorrain, born in France and considered one of the most original painters of his time, dedicated his career to capturing the beauty of landscapes such as the Roman Campagna and Neapolitan coastline. This particular pen-and-ink drawing exemplifies Lorrain's poetic response to nature and his exceptional sensitivity towards light. The intricate details rendered with brown ink and wash over graphite create a sublime composition that transports viewers into Lorrain's artistic vision. Framed within brown ink lines, this piece exudes elegance and sophistication. Preserved at The Cleveland Museum of Art, this print offers us an opportunity to appreciate Heritage Art's reproduction of Claude Lorrain's masterpiece. It serves as a reminder not only of Lorrain's immense talent but also of our enduring fascination with nature's wonders throughout history.
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