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Ruins of a Fortified Tower among Wooded Hills

Friedrich Salathé

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a landscape with a tall, ancient tower standing amid a rolling terrain. The horizon is high in the composition, allowing more of the landscape and the structure to be visible. The brushstrokes are varied, creating a watercolor-like texture. The color palette includes browns, greens, blues, and warm tones, evoking a tranquil atmosphere. In the distance, there are trees and stone structures, creating layers that lead to the background. Foliage surrounds the base of the tower.

Artwork Details

Date
1816/1821
Medium
watercolor over graphite on two sheets of laid paper
Dimensions
3991 × 3537 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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