Houses in Italy 1744 - 1750

"Houses in Italy" is a black and white pencil drawing by Joseph Marie Vien, a French painter and draftsman, completed between 1744 and 1750. The artwork depicts a picturesque Italian landscape featuring a cluster of houses nestled amongst lush foliage and trees. The houses are rendered in a simplified yet expressive style, with a focus on capturing their architectural forms and the surrounding landscape. This drawing reflects Vien's keen eye for detail and his interest in depicting the natural world. The work is a fine example of a landscape drawing, capturing the beauty of the Italian countryside.