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Probably by Jean-Antoine Constantin, 'Bridge at Subiaco', about 1777

About the work

Overview

This sketch shows the Bridge of Campo d'Arco which crosses the River Aniene outside Subiaco, a town in the Sabine hills some seventy kilometres east of Rome. The strong, simple architecture of the old bridge is thrown into relief by the dramatic play of light and shadow across it. The artist, also known as Constantin d'Aix, was a founder of the Provençal school of landscape painting.

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Details

Full title
Bridge at Subiaco
Artist
Probably by Jean-Antoine Constantin
Artist dates
1756 - 1844
Date made
about 1777
Medium and support
Oil on paper
Dimensions
28.7 × 39.4 cm
Acquisition credit
The Gere Collection, on long-term loan to the National Gallery
Inventory number
L813
Location
Room 39
Image copyright
The Gere Collection, on long-term loan to the National Gallery, © Private collection 2000. Used by permission
Collection
Main Collection

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