The Waterfall at Tivoli with the Villa of Maecenas 1851

"The Waterfall at Tivoli with the Villa of Maecenas" is a pencil drawing by Ludwig Thiersch, created in 1851. The drawing captures the cascading waterfall at Tivoli, a site renowned for its natural beauty, with the Villa of Maecenas, a historic Roman villa, in the background. Thiersch's delicate lines and subtle shading evoke the picturesque scenery of the Italian landscape, highlighting the harmony between nature and architecture. This drawing showcases Thiersch's skill in rendering the details of the waterfall, the surrounding foliage, and the imposing structure of the villa. The composition places the viewer at a vantage point overlooking the scene, offering a panoramic view of the waterfall and the surrounding landscape.