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Lago di Nemi (Lake Nemi)

Albert Christoph Dies

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts an elevated view overlooking Lake Nemi. In the foreground, there is a rocky outcropping with trees and a shepherd with his sheep. A tree with a wide canopy frames the scene to the right. The horizon is high in the image, with a sky filled with clouds. The lake reflects the sky subtly. The left side of the composition shows hills, cliffs, and buildings that suggest a settlement. The palette is monochromatic with shades of brown and gray. The linework highlights the texture of the landscape.

Artwork Details

Date
1792
Medium
etching on wove paper
Dimensions
4658 × 3499 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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