A Road in a Gorge near Naples 1782
thomasjones
themetropolitanmuseumofart
drawing, print
drawing
water colours
landscape
possibly oil pastel
handmade artwork painting
oil painting
road
cross
coloured pencil
underpainting
painting painterly
watercolour bleed
watercolour illustration
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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