Study of Clouds over the Roman Campagna
| Title | Study of Clouds over the Roman Campagna |
|---|---|
| Artist | Pierre-Henri de Valenciennes |
| Date | c. 1782/1785 18th century |
| Medium | oil on paper on cardboard |
| Classification | Painting |
| Holding institution | National Gallery of Art (Washington) |
| Credit line | Given in honor of Gaillard F. Ravenel II by his friends |
| Rights | Public domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose. |
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“Study of Clouds over the Roman Campagna” is a work by Pierre-Henri de Valenciennes, dated c. 1782/1785. It is executed in oil on paper on cardboard and classified as painting. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).
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