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Porta San Lorenzo, Rome

Victor-François-Eloi Biennourry

National Gallery of Art

The image shows an ancient city wall with crenellations and a tower positioned on the left side. The horizon line is low, with no competing elements. The brushstrokes are subtle, suggesting a watercolor technique. The color palette consists of muted earthy tones and pale blue. A path or road leads the eye towards distant architectural structures, creating depth. The city wall extends towards additional towers in the distance under a pale blue sky.

Artwork Details

Date
mid-19th century
Medium
watercolor and graphite on blue wove paper, mounted on an album sheet
Dimensions
9818 × 6788 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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