Unknown (19th), View of fortified town against... Lot 516
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Unknown (19th), View of fortified town against a mountain backdrop, 1851, Pencil
Unknown (19th century): View from a distance of a town against a mountain backdrop, 1851, Pencil
Technique:
Pencil on Paper
Inscription:
Middle right inscribed by the artist's hand: "El Contaia [?]". Middle right dated: "21351".
Date:
1851
Description:
This sketch shows an idyllic landscape with an expansive mountain backdrop. Line drawings define the architecture and vegetation, while hatching adds depth and texture.
Keywords:
Mountain scenery; vegetation; line drawing; hatching; mountains; desert city; city view, 19th century, Romanticism, Landscape, Egypt,
Size:
Paper: 16,4 cm x 25,7 cm (6,5 x 10,1 in), Depiction: 8,0 cm x 24,0 cm (3,1 x 9,4 in)
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