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Gefængnis für die Schaubühne (Scenographic Design for a Prison)

Abel Schlicht

National Gallery of Art

The image features a vaulted corridor with an arched ceiling. A distant archway frames a lit circular emblem, adding depth to the composition. The architecture is detailed with etching, creating textured stonework. The color palette is monochromatic with shades of black and white. Stone arches and walls draw the eye inward, while smaller figures and highlights suggest scale and depth within the space.

Artwork Details

Date
1785
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
7881 × 9950 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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