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Six Views of Heidelberg Castle: Castle Terrace

Ernst Fries

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image depicts a sepia-toned drawing of Heidelberg Castle. The castle is drawn from a low-angle perspective from the castle terrace. The illustration shows several ruined buildings with missing windows, damaged roofs, and trees growing among them. A tall tower with a domed roof and a clock face is visible in the background. A dirt path leads through the center of the image and people are standing on it, some with walking sticks. There are trees and bushes throughout the scene. The artist's signature is visible in the bottom-right corner. The overall atmosphere suggests a daytime setting with a cloudy sky.

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1123 × 893 px
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