View of Rome from Tivoli

“View of Rome from Tivoli” by George Inness (1872)
In this atmospheric landscape, George Inness captures a sweeping view from the hills of Tivoli, gazing toward the distant silhouette of Rome. A rustic stone tower stands in the foreground, partially embraced by olive trees, while a soft light breaks through dramatic skies, illuminating the horizon with golden haze. The interplay of light and shadow reveals Inness’s signature fusion of realism and spiritual mood — a quiet meditation on nature, history, and human presence in the Italian countryside.