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Santa Maria del Sasso, Locarno

Percival Gaskell

National Gallery of Art

The image shows an etching of a hillside town with a church overlooking a lake. The viewpoint is elevated, displaying the architectural details of the town and extending to the lake. A church with a bell tower is at the top center, surrounded by buildings with tiled roofs cascading down the slope. Distant mountains frame the lake. The etching features fine lines, adding texture to the structures and defining the landscape. The color scheme is sepia, creating a serene atmosphere and highlighting the detailed elements of the scene.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1911
Medium
etching in black on laid paper
Dimensions
4000 × 2876 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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