The image shows a weathered building surrounded by lush vegetation, set against mountainous terrain. The elevated perspective allows a detailed view of the scene with a focus on the building and foliage. The horizon is not prominent, and the mountains define the depth of the view. The sky suggests the horizon beyond the mountains with lighter shading. The image features fine etching for detailed textures in the building and vegetation. A monochromatic color scheme of sepia and brown enhances the depth and detail with a vintage quality. A stone path and plants in the foreground guide the…
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Dilapidated House

Alexandre Calame (Swiss, 1810 - 1864)

1845

Medium
etching on chine collé
Classification
Print
Dimensions
plate: 27.2 x 21 cm (10 11/16 x 8 1/4 in.) ; sheet: 36 x 37.3 cm (14 3/16 x 14 11/16 in.)
Museum
National Gallery of Art, CG-E
Credit line
Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund
Rights
Public domain (NGA Open Access, CC0), as the museum states it.
Who can see it
Little Ones profiles and older: it shows gentle subjects for the very young. How works are placed

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