An Outcrop in the Campagna
- Artist: Frederic, Lord Leighton
- Date: perhaps 1866
- Medium: Oil on canvas
- Museum: The National Gallery
- Collection record: The National Gallery website
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About this artwork
This is "An Outcrop in the Campagna" painted by Frederic, Lord Leighton. It's a beautiful oil on canvas work that dates back to perhaps 1866. The artist was known for his trips to Italy, and this painting might be a sketch from one of those expeditions. Notice how the natural objects are depicted with such directness - it's almost as if you could reach out and touch them. And the way the light plays on them is really something special. Leighton was particularly skilled at capturing the essence of Italian landscapes, and this painting showcases his talents beautifully.
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An Outcrop in the Campagna hangs in The National Gallery on Trafalgar Square, London — free to enter. Point your phone at any artwork there and audioguide.london plays a free audio guide in six languages — no app download needed.
