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Graveyard of the Ravenswoods, from "Lucia di Lammermoor"

Romolo Liverani

National Gallery of Art

The image shows stone arches forming a covered walkway, leading to an open courtyard. In the distance, there is a gothic church-like structure with a pointed roof and ornate details. The brushstrokes are detailed and linear, with dark and light washes creating depth. The color palette is monochromatic, mainly brown and gray, emphasizing light and shadow contrasts.

Artwork Details

Date
1868
Medium
pen and brown ink with gray wash over graphite on wove paper, pricked for transfer
Dimensions
5204 × 3177 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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