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Round Tower, Castle of Munoth, Schafhausen, Switzerland

John William Casilear

Cleveland Museum of Art

A tall, stone tower with a conical roof and a small spire on top. The roof is covered in shingles, and a flag is attached to the spire. The tower has two levels of small windows. A small structure with a sloping roof is attached to the base of the tower. The background shows a light-colored sky and some indistinct rooftops. The tower's base appears to be made of stone blocks. The drawing is rendered in shades of gray. Handwritten text at the bottom describes the scene.

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605 × 893 px
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