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Il ponte Salaro

Jacob Wilhelm Mechau

National Gallery of Art

The image shows an elevated view of a landscape. On the right, there is a tall tree with detailed foliage. On the left, there is a river with a central stone bridge. Distant mountains, a lightly clouded sky, and a calm horizon complete the scene. The artwork is rendered in fine linework and shades of grey, with distant hills adding depth.

Artwork Details

Date
1793
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
4600 × 3634 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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