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Esperanza, Small Building

Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a two-story building in the center, viewed from a straight-on perspective. The horizon is low, and the landscape includes smaller buildings and a wooden fence. The etching technique is evident in precise, linear strokes rendering architectural features. A monochromatic palette of varying browns creates depth. Hatching and cross-hatching add texture and shadow. The scene is enclosed in a dark border.

Artwork Details

Date
1795
Medium
etching and engraving on laid paper mounted to brown wove paper
Dimensions
3360 × 2474 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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