View of the Waterfalls at Tivoli
1788 National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C.
About this artwork
This oil on canvas painting depicts a detailed study of the waterfalls at Tivoli, captured with precise attention to the flow of water and rock formations. The work reflects the artist's focus on landscape painting, a genre he pursued during his time in Italy.
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Jean-Joseph-Xavier Bidauld was one of the first French landscape painters to systematically paint in the open air, a practice that later became central to the Impressionist movement. His time in Italy was heavily influenced by the tradition of the 'Grand Tour', where he sought to capture the majestic, classical scenery that captivated 18th-century European travelers.
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View of the Waterfalls at Tivoli
Jean-Joseph-Xavier Bidauld, 1788
