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Aetna Over Taormina

Joseph Pennell

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a landscape with ruins and rocky formations. The perspective is slightly elevated, looking towards the scene. The horizon is high above the architectural remnants and blends into the sky. The brushstrokes are delicate, creating depth and texture with varying shades of grey. The ruins are in the foreground, with arches revealing more distant rocky cliffs. The color palette is mainly muted greys, giving the image an antiquated look. Beyond the ruins, there is an indistinct and abstract landscape, adding to the atmospheric quality of the piece.

Artwork Details

Date
1913
Medium
lithograph
Dimensions
3255 × 4173 px
Public Domain
Yes
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