The image shows an illustration of ancient ruins partially covered with foliage. The perspective is slightly from the side, revealing the texture and structure of the stone arches and walls. The horizon line is near the top third of the image, with a small building barely visible between tall trees. The artwork features intricate line work capturing the stone and vegetation with precision. The color palette is monochrome, with various shades of grey emphasizing light and shadow. The ground is uneven with grass and bushes, leading to decayed architectural features adorned with plants in the distance.
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The image shows an illustration of ancient ruins partially covered with foliage. The perspective is slightly from the side, revealing the texture and structure of the stone arches and walls. The horizon line is near the top third of the image, with a small building barely visible between tall trees. The artwork features intricate line work capturing the stone and vegetation with precision. The color palette is monochrome, with various shades of grey emphasizing light and shadow. The ground is uneven with grass and bushes, leading to decayed architectural features adorned with plants in the distance.

National Gallery of Art · Portfolio

Avanzo del Teatro a Albano

Johann Christian Reinhart

Date
1792
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
plate: 28 x 37.6 cm (11 x 14 13/16 in.) sheet: 39.1 x 49.1 cm (15 3/8 x 19 5/16 in.)
Classification
Portfolio · Print
Accession number
2003.86.19
Credit line
New Century Fund
Time span
1751 to 1775
Department
CG-E

Portfolio and series

Series
Collection ou Suite de Vues Pittoresques de l'Italie (plate 19)

Subjects and terms

  • German
  • Ruins
  • Tree
  • animal
  • Figures
  • Wall
Provenance

(Thomas Le Claire Kunsthandel, Hamburg); purchased 2003 by NGA.

NGA object ID 127993. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.