126 - G. WALLIS (1761-1847), Italian landscape, Pencil

G. WALLIS (1761-1847), Italian landscape, Pencil George Augustus Wallis (1761 Merton (London) - 1847 Florence): Italian landscape with group of houses, 19th century, Pencil Technique: Pencil on Paper Date: 19th century Description: The drawing shows a farmstead with a surrounding wall in a tree-covered, mountainous Italian landscape. The picture shows an idyllic landscape with a collection of buildings that blend harmoniously into the hilly surroundings. The trees and bushes in the foreground are softly coloured and draw the eye to the architecture. The buildings are rectangular in shape, with a dominant central tower towering over the scene. Gentle hills stretch out in the background, making the space appear deep and inviting. The lighting is even and the drawing utilises hatching to create depth and texture. This composition conveys calm and stability, with no visible figures or dynamic movement. Provenance: From the estate of the artist. Keywords: journey; Italy; mountain; tree; wall; house; drawing; pencil; landscape; landscape; architecture; hills; trees; hatching; peace; idyllic; nature; buildings; tower; drawing; perspective; depth of space; texture; harmony; rural; harmonious; calm; peaceful; structured; 19th century; Romanticism; Landscape; Italy; Size: Paper: 25,3 cm x 36,6 cm (10 x 14,4 in) Condition: Good condition. In good condition for its age, with minimal signs of wear.