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The Capuchin Monastery, above the Villa of the Emperor

Philipp Veith

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a view from an elevated perspective, presenting a landscape with distant buildings on the horizon. Trees, bushes, and figures on horseback are depicted in the foreground. An ancient structure with large arches stands in the middle ground. The background shows a variety of architectural elements. The image appears to be created through the technique of etching, using a monochromatic color palette of various shades of gray to black.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1824
Medium
etching on wove paper
Dimensions
8020 × 5988 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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