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Ruined Circular Temple

c. 1750

Paul Sandby

Associated Names

Paul Sandby

Artist, British, 1731 - 1809

The image shows an aerial view of a historical landscape with ancient architectural ruins, trees, and a group of figures in period clothing. The ruins, including a central structure, are detailed with fine lines capturing textures and architectural details. The color palette is monochrome with muted browns and grays. Linear shading in the sky suggests clouds, adding atmosphere to the scene.

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Artwork overview

Medium

etching on laid paper
Credit Line

Gift of Thomas Vogler in memory of his brother Donald J. Vogler
Dimensions

plate: 10.5 × 14.2 cm (4 1/8 × 5 9/16 in.)
sheet: 11.5 × 16.5 cm (4 1/2 × 6 1/2 in.)
Accession Number

2017.53.46
Catalogue Raisonné

Gunn 2015, no. 31
Series Title

A New Book of Ruins: plate 6

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Campbell Fine Art, London, 12 June 1992); Donald Vogler, Portland, OR; gift to NGA, 2017.

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Bibliography

2015

Gunn, Ann V. The Prints of Paul Sandby (1731 - 1809). Turnhout, 2015: no. 31

Inscriptions

upper center in plate: 8.; lower left in plate: P. Sandby Inv. & S.

Wikidata ID

Q77259424

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