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Themistocles von Eckenbrecher

National Gallery of Art

The image features a neoclassical building with a colonnaded facade, viewed from a slightly elevated angle. The building is central in the frame, with a mountainous landscape in the distance to the right. Delicate brushwork is used to capture architectural details in fine lines. The color palette is muted, with shades of brown, beige, and gray. In front of the building, a carriage is pulled by horses, and figures are scattered around, alongside lush vegetation.

Artwork Details

Date
1890
Medium
pen and black ink and watercolor over black chalk heightened with white and touches of graphite
Dimensions
4827 × 3000 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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