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View in the Garden of a Roman Villa, with the Temple of Hercules Victor and the Temple of Portunus

Jean-Claude-Richard, Abbé de Saint-Non, after Hubert Robert

National Gallery of Art

The image showcases a historical architectural scene with a round building featuring ornate columns, arches with statues, people engaged in daily activities, and potted plants. In the background, there is a row of trees, a cloudy sky, and a smaller structure with a dog nearby. The artwork is primarily in brown monochrome with variations in shading, creating texture in the stone surfaces and vegetation. The color palette consists of sepia tones, resembling antique etchings.

Artwork Details

Date
1766
Medium
etching and aquatint printed in brown on laid paper
Dimensions
4816 × 3854 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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