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A Stage Set with a Statue and a Palace

Daniel Marot the Younger

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a castle with a circular tower, a statue positioned on a pedestal on a path leading to the castle entrance. Tall trees flank the path, forming a natural archway. The castle walls have fortified turrets and an ornate gateway with intricate stonework and carvings. In the background, there are more trees and faint outlines of hills. The scene is in a monochromatic sepia tone, emphasizing depth and detail with subtle shading variations.

Artwork Details

Date
1730s (?)
Medium
pen and black ink with gray wash on laid paper
Dimensions
5152 × 3408 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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