Capriccio: Ancient Ruins in Moonlit
Mediterranean Landscape
Continental: Late 19th Century
Oil on panel
8.5 x 11.25 inches
Provenance: Janet Mavec
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Capriccio of Ancient Mediterranean Ruins
Late 19th Century Painting
Late 19th Century Painting
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Nocturnal landscape of ancient Mediterranean ruins illuminated by golden moonlight emanating from the horizon. A few small figures can be seen strolling down a path in the lower right as a river to the left flows through the arches of a bridge. An assortment of plants with many vines assimilate themselves into the ruins. This work falls into the category of a capriccio, a type of inventive landscape painting that reflects the caprice of the painter in placing particular works of architecture in an unusual setting. Earthy and metallic olive gold tones are dominant and the artist has skillfully evoked the subtle effects of moonlight.