A Road in a Gorge near Naples by Thomas Jones

A Road in a Gorge near Naples 1782

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drawing

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water colours

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print

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landscape

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possibly oil pastel

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handmade artwork painting

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oil painting

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road

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cross

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coloured pencil

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underpainting

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painting painterly

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watercolour bleed

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watercolour illustration

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watercolor

"A Road in a Gorge near Naples" (1782) by Thomas Jones is a watercolor depicting a winding road passing through a rocky gorge near Naples, Italy. The artwork showcases Jones' skill in capturing the dramatic landscape with detailed brushstrokes. The road, the towering cliffs, and the lush vegetation are all rendered with remarkable realism. The presence of a lone figure walking on the road adds a sense of scale and solitude to the scene. Jones, a British artist, traveled extensively throughout Europe, and his works often depict picturesque views of the Italian countryside. This artwork, now housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, showcases Jones' fascination with the beauty of the natural world.

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