Evening: Landscape with an Aqueduct
The Met
Artist: Théodore Gericault(French, Rouen 1791–1824 Paris)
Date: 1818
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 98 1/2 x 86 1/2 in. (250.2 x 219.7 cm)
Credit Line: Purchase, Gift of James A. Moffett 2nd, in memory of George M. Moffett, by exchange, 1989
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A landscape with stone ruins, an arched bridge, a river, mountains, and figures under a bright sky
Detailed Description
A landscape is depicted under a sky with contrasting light. In the upper left, a large tree with dense green foliage grows from a crumbling stone ruin, which features an archway through which bright, warm light is visible. Below this ruin, an arched stone bridge spans a river, connecting the left bank to rocky terrain with mountains on the right. The midground contains a series of mountains and hills. On a hill to the right of the bridge, several buildings with light-colored walls and a tall, square tower are visible. Further back and higher, a large, dark mountain rises, topped by a square structure that appears to be a fortress. The sky above the mountains on the right is filled with heavy, dark gray and blue clouds, while the sky on the left, behind the ruins and bridge, glows with soft oranges, yellows, and pinks. In the foreground, the river flows towards the viewer, its surface reflecting the dark sky and surrounding land. On the left bank, two figures stand or sit on rocks. One figure, seated, has dark skin and holds a long stick. Another figure, standing, wears a red head covering and a blue garment, also holding a stick. Further to the right, in the river, two smaller figures are partially submerged in the water. The palette includes deep greens, earthy browns, and grays, contrasted by warm light on the left.
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