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Ruins of the Château Saint-Chamond, Loire

Jean-Jacques de Boissieu

National Gallery of Art

The image is an etching of a stone structure with a cylindrical tower. The viewpoint is from the ground level facing the structure. The walls are crumbling, and the stonework texture is visible. The horizon is not clear, with a gentle slope on the left. The etching uses fine lines and cross-hatching. The color scheme is monochrome. A figure holding a staff is on the left near an entrance. In the distance, the partially ruined wall continues, with plants growing from the cracks.

Artwork Details

Date
1759
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
3883 × 2911 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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