Pastoral Scenes
The Tiber River with the Ponte Molle at Sunset
Jan Asselijn
This 17th-century Italianate landscape captures the warm, atmospheric glow of sunset over the Tiber River.
Click to zoom
On the Viga, Outskirts of the City of Mexico
Samuel Colman
1892 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A luminous and serene 19th-century landscape capturing the hazy light and historic architecture of the Mexico City outskirts.
Unavailable
Frame size
Frame color
Mount
Paper type
Glaze
Made to order in ~2 business days · Free U.S. standard shipping (typically 5–8 business days after dispatch)
Where it works
A balanced piece with a quiet mood with warm, lived-in color — holds a wall without competing for attention.
- Often works in
- Bedroom · Living Room · Study
- Placement
- Works well as a measured horizontal anchor
- Walls
- Best with clear wall contrast
- Color notes
- Soft gray, Olive green, Rich brown
About the piece
In this 1892 oil study, American artist Samuel Colman captures the tranquil atmosphere of La Viga, a historic canal on the outskirts of Mexico City. Using a warm, tonalist palette, Colman depicts small boats navigating the waterway near a stone bridge, with the monumental forms of Spanish colonial architecture rising through the haze. The work exemplifies the artist's fascination with light and his ability to transform a topographical scene into a poetic, timeless moment.
More like this
