Ruins with a Seated Man, and a Covered Wagon in the Distance

1758

Paul Sandby

Associated Names
Paul Sandby

Artist, British, 1731 - 1809

The image shows an ancient ruin with a prominent archway, viewed from a slightly elevated perspective. The sky occupies the upper third of the image, with the horizon line at the top of the ruins. The ruins are depicted with intricate brushstrokes, emphasizing the stone texture and overgrown vegetation. The color palette is monochromatic, using shades of brown to create depth and shadow. Surrounding the ruins are details of small trees and grass, extending into the distance where a group of people and an ox cart can be seen on a path. The background includes trees and distant landscape features.

Media Options

This object’s media is free and in the public domain. Read our full Open Access policy for images.
Not on view See artworks now on view

Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 15.5 × 21.5 cm (6 1/8 × 8 7/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1974.54.7

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Gunn 2015, no. 10y

  • Series Title

    Six Ruins

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

2015

  • Gunn, Ann V. The Prints of Paul Sandby (1731 - 1809). Turnhout, 2015: no. 107

Wikidata ID

Q65576089

You may be interested in

Loading Results