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Stop on the road before arrival in Terracina, 1778. Creator: Louis Ducros
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Stop on the road before arrival in Terracina, 1778. Creator: Louis Ducros
Stop on the road before arrival in Terracina, 1778
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Stop on the Road before Arrival in Terracina, 1778" is a captivating chalk drawing on paper by the 18th century Swiss artist Abraham Louis Rodolphe Ducros. This masterpiece, housed in the Rijksmuseum, transports us back in time to an era of horse-drawn transportation and romantic travel. The scene depicts a horse-drawn carriage coming to a halt on a winding Italian road, just before the arrival in Terracina, a town located in the Lazio province of Italy. The road, lined with trees and dotted with quaint houses, leads the eye to the picturesque terracotta rooftops of the town in the distance. The focus of the drawing is on the passengers and their animals, who seem to be taking a moment to rest and enjoy the scenic beauty of their surroundings. A man in a top hat and a woman in a flowing dress, both dressed in the fashion of the Romantic era, step out of the carriage, while the horses and a mule graze peacefully by the roadside. The use of chalk on paper lends a delicate, almost ethereal quality to the drawing, with the subtle coloring adding depth and texture to the scene. The intricate details of the carriage, the horses' coats, and the passengers' clothing all serve to bring this moment in history to life. This drawing is a testament to the romanticism of travel during the 18th century, a time when the journey itself was as important as the destination. It invites us to imagine the sense of adventure and discovery that must have accompanied such a journey, and to appreciate the simple pleasures of a bygone era. Overall, "Stop on the Road before Arrival in Terracina, 1778" is a beautiful and evocative work of art that captures the essence of travel during the Romantic era, and is a must-see for anyone interested in history, art, or the simple joys of the past.
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