The image shows a sketchbook page with a pencil drawing. The sketch is of a landscape with a mountain and ruins on the left side. The ruins are drawn on the left edge of the page and depict a crumbling wall with a column. The column has a capital at the top and a base at the bottom. The wall extends to the right and then down, curving to the right near the bottom. The mountain is drawn in the background on the right side of the page. The mountain has several peaks and is shaded to give it depth. The sky above the mountain is blank. The paper is yellowed and worn, with some tears and scratches visible. The signature "Samuel Prout" is not visible, but "RuIn" is likely part of the title "Ruin". The sketchbook page is set against a dark gray background.
Artwork Details
- Dimensions
- 1263 × 730 px
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