The image shows a wooded area with a clearing surrounded by trees. There is a stone column faintly visible through the branches. In the center is a large stone structure with a reclining statue among the trees. The artwork features intricate etching with fine lines conveying texture. The color palette is monochromatic using shades of gray. A winding path is visible in front of the trees with two small deer.

In villa Borghese

1794

Medium: etching on laid paper
Classification: Portfolio
Period: 1751 to 1775
Image size: 4601 × 3651px

Description

The image shows a wooded area with a clearing surrounded by trees. There is a stone column faintly visible through the branches. In the center is a large stone structure with a reclining statue among the trees. The artwork features intricate etching with fine lines conveying texture. The color palette is monochromatic using shades of gray. A winding path is visible in front of the trees with two small deer.

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Open access image from the National Gallery of Art, released under its open access program. Metadata via the NGA Open Data Program (CC0).

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