The Temple of Vesta and the Falls at Tivoli

William Callow · 1859

A meticulously finished, grand-scale presentation watercolor, this drawing was exhibited in 1859 at the Society of Painters in Water Colours in London. The view was taken from a low vantage point, foregrounding closely observed, moss-covered rocks amid the frothy cascade. Jewel-like, the Temple of Vesta surmounts the imposing cliff, gleaming white against a crisp, blue sky. The majesty of the view is underscored by the presence of nearly imperceptible figures in the far distance hanging linens to dry along the temple wall.

Artist

William Callow

Date

1859

Medium

watercolor with gouache and graphite underdrawing

Culture

England, 19th century

Dimensions

Sheet: 75.1 x 57.8 cm (29 9/16 x 22 3/4 in.)

Credit

Sundry Purchase Fund

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