Who created "Houses at Sorrento"?

Houses at Sorrento was created by Thomas Hartley Cromek in mid-19th century.

When was "Houses at Sorrento" created?

This artwork was created mid-19th century.

What medium is "Houses at Sorrento"?

Houses at Sorrento is Watercolor and gouache (bodycolor) over graphite.

Is "Houses at Sorrento" in the public domain?

Yes, Houses at Sorrento is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Houses at Sorrento

Thomas Hartley Cromek

mid-19th century

Medium

Watercolor and gouache (bodycolor) over graphite

Dimensions

sheet: 10 1/4 x 13 11/16 in. (26.1 x 34.7 cm)

Classification

Drawings

Department

Drawings and Prints

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Rogers Fund, 1972

Accession Number

1972.92.2

Tags

HousesRivers

Art Historical Context

Thomas Hartley Cromek's *Houses at Sorrento*, created in the mid-19th century, the charming riverside architecture of Sorrento, Italy—a picturesque coastal town long favored by European travelers on the Grand Tour. This drawing features houses nestled along a river, evoking the serene beauty of Mediterranean village life. Rendered on a modest sheet measuring 10 1/4 x 13 11/16 inches, it reflects the Victorian era's fascination with idyllic landscapes and everyday scenes, blending architectural detail with natural harmony. Cromek employed a meticulous mixed-media technique: initial graphite un...

Houses at Sorrento

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