473977 Landscape, Classical Composition (w/c on paper) by Martin, John (1789-1854); 30.0x19.0 cm; Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK; (add.info.: This is one of many small watercolours in grey wash that the historical painter John Martin produced in the early part of his career. In this scene, the colonnades of a ruined classical city extend into the haze of the far distance. A massive urn and tree dwarf the nearby figure in the foreground, adding to the awe-inspiring character of the surrounding. ); 穢 Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums; English, out of copyright.