Cloud Study, Roman Campagna c. 1860

"Cloud Study, Roman Campagna" is a photograph taken by Italian artist Carlo Baldassare Simelli around 1860. The artwork is a classic example of the 19th-century landscape photography genre, capturing the beauty of the natural world. Simelli focuses on the intricate shapes and patterns of clouds in the sky above the Roman Campagna, creating a striking contrast with the dark silhouette of the distant mountains. The photograph's soft, muted tones and subtle details create a sense of tranquility and evoke the serene atmosphere of the Roman countryside.