Tivoli, Showing Rome in the Distance c. 1781

"Tivoli, Showing Rome in the Distance" (c. 1781) by Francis Towne, is a watercolor that depicts a landscape view of Tivoli, a town located near Rome, Italy. The artwork is known for its delicate and atmospheric use of watercolor, which captures the soft light and hazy distance of the Italian countryside. The foreground is dominated by a large tree, whose branches frame the distant view of Rome. Towne was known for his sensitive depictions of light and shade, which contribute to the artwork's peaceful and contemplative mood. The artwork is housed at the Art Institute of Chicago.