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The Inn near Prima Porta

Bartholomeus Breenbergh

National Gallery of Art

The drawing shows a rustic landscape with a cluster of buildings on uneven terrain, seen from a slightly elevated point of view. The horizon is high, offering a wide view of the architectural structures in the scene. The buildings have simple geometric shapes and varied rooflines, detailed with aged textures. The lines used emphasize texture in the buildings and surroundings. The sky has a few birds, adding space. The drawing is in sepia ink, giving it warmth and an antique look. In the foreground are indistinct objects and debris, and the ground has wavy lines leading to the buildings and horizon.

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Medium
etching
Dimensions
2814 × 4369 px
Public Domain
Yes
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