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Sepolcro di Plauzio vicini a Tivoli

Albert Christoph Dies

National Gallery of Art

The image features a detailed scene from an elevated angle. A large circular stone structure resembling a tower dominates the distant horizon. To the right are rectangular buildings with tiled roofs under a lightly clouded sky. Large leafy trees frame the scene on the left. The foliage is intricately painted to show texture and detail. The color scheme is monochromatic, with various tones of black, white, and gray for contrast. In the foreground, a man on horseback and his pack animal are near a riverbank. A bridge can be seen in the distance spanning a calm body of water.

Artwork Details

Date
1795
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
3675 × 4613 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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