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Ehrenbreitstein

John Pye after Joseph Mallord William Turner

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a landscape with a view leading from a group of people beside a fountain to a distant fortress on a hill. Trees are on the right, and there is a built-up area with structures and a bridge over water. The sky above has soft brushstrokes and clouds, reflecting light. The color palette is monochromatic, with shades of gray and black creating a serene atmosphere.

Artwork Details

Date
1845
Medium
engraving on chine collé
Dimensions
4267 × 3401 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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