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Cascatella di Tivoli

Albert Christoph Dies

National Gallery of Art

The image shows an elevated view of a narrow waterway flowing between rocky cliffs. The horizon is high in the composition, with distant mountains and a sky filled with clouds. The style features detailed engravings on the rocks and foliage. Near the water, a person and livestock are resting. The waterway continues between cliffs and vegetation into the distance. The color palette is monochromatic, using shades of grey.

Artwork Details

Date
1792
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
3677 × 4617 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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