Italiaans landschap met enige figuren op een weg 1754 - 1756

Richard Wilson's "Italiaans landschap met enige figuren op een weg" is a small, circular drawing in black chalk on paper. It depicts a landscape with a tall tower on the right side, a winding road leading to it, and trees and figures along the way. Created between 1754 and 1756, this work demonstrates the artist's interest in capturing the atmospheric qualities of Italian landscapes, a theme that he would continue to explore in his later paintings. The drawing, with its subtle tonal variations, is a study for a larger, more detailed composition, showcasing the artist's meticulous observation of the Italian landscape.