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A Gothic Ruin

James Goodwyn Clonney

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a sketch of a historical stone building with archway architecture and a tall cylindrical structure rising from it. The sketch shows a low horizon with ruins and sketchy trees to the right. Delicate pencil strokes create a light effect, defining the ruins and foliage. The monochromatic grayscale palette emphasizes line and shading for depth. The building is detailed while the distant parts and trees fade into the background.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1830-1835
Medium
graphite on wove paper
Dimensions
3187 × 4000 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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