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Brinkman Priory

Paul Sandby Munn

National Gallery of Art

The image shows an old, partially ruined priory. The structure is viewed from an angle, emphasizing its architecture. There are trees around the priory. The horizon is not clearly depicted. The drawing is detailed, created with precise ink lines. The color scheme is monochromatic, with black ink on light paper. Vegetation surrounds the priory in the foreground, leading the eye towards it. In the background, the priory stands in partial ruin, surrounded by trees.

Artwork Details

Date
1812
Medium
pen and tusche lithograph
Dimensions
4816 × 3422 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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