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A View Near Rome

George Loring Brown

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a landscape from an elevated viewpoint, displaying rugged terrain, mountains in the distance, a settlement with small structures and a tower, detailed textures of rocks, foliage, and structures. The black and white color palette emphasizes a timeless quality. The scene includes uneven ground with rocks and vegetation, leading towards the center where a few figures are visible, with trees on the right side.

Artwork Details

Date
1854
Medium
etching in black on laid paper
Dimensions
7223 × 4943 px
Public Domain
Yes
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