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Hadrian's Arch

Themistocles von Eckenbrecher

National Gallery of Art

The image is a sepia-toned drawing featuring an ancient stone arch structure with columns and detailed stonework. Other elements include small buildings, trees, a townscape, mountains in the background, and additional ruins above the mountains. The drawing employs delicate and precise brushstrokes to capture intricate details of the architecture and landscape with a faintly textured technique. The color palette consists of soft browns and grays.

Artwork Details

Date
1890
Medium
pen and black ink and watercolor over black chalk
Dimensions
3331 × 3738 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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