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Ponte Lupo a Tivoli

Albert Christoph Dies

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a landscape captured from a slightly elevated perspective. The horizon is suggested by distant hills and sky, partially obscured by clusters of lush trees. There is no distinct line for the horizon, as it blends with the tree line and distant mountains. The style of the piece features intricate engravings, capturing detail and texture of a rocky cliff and dense foliage. The scene is in monochrome, primarily black and white. In the bottom right corner, a person stands near a large rock. A river winds into the scene from the middle distance. Trees with detailed leaves dominate the image, with some clouds visible in the background.

Artwork Details

Date
1792
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
3668 × 4596 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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