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Architectural Fantasy of Roman Ruins with an Inscription Plaque

Rose Angélique Moitte, after Jean-Baptiste Lallemand

National Gallery of Art

The image consists of a large decorative frame with historical script surrounded by architectural elements like tall columns, a bust of an ancient figure, and a tree curving above the frame. The artwork has a monochromatic palette in shades of gray with vegetation, ruins, fruit, leaves, and a mountain in the background.

Artwork Details

Date
1768
Medium
etching and engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
2931 × 4000 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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