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Fortified Bridge against Distant Mountains

Pietro Giacomo Palmieri

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a landscape with a mountain rising from the water's edge. A fortification or tower is located on the mountain. The illustration shows fine etching lines detailing the mountain peaks, buildings, and water ripples. The color palette is monochromatic with sepia or brown tones. Three figures stand near the water, while a bridge extends over the water to a masonry structure. In the distance, a carriage drawn by horses moves towards the mountain. The sky has birds flying in it.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1760
Medium
pen and brown ink over black chalk
Dimensions
5113 × 3247 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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