Turkey: Scutari Cemetery

1852

Ernest De Caranza

Associated Names
Ernest De Caranza

Artist, French, 1837 - 1863

The image shows a view from an elevated position looking down a gentle slope towards a wooded area. Tall trees of varying heights dominate the scene, including cypress trees. A winding path or stone wall can be seen running horizontally across the scene, leading into the woods. The image appears to have been captured using a photographic technique as there are no visible brushstrokes. The color palette is muted and in sepia tones, giving the image an antique look. The ground appears uneven with scattered shadows, likely from the trees. The background is filled with a thick canopy of trees, creating a sense of depth and enclosure.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    salted paper print

  • Credit Line

    Patrons' Permanent Fund

  • Dimensions

    sheet (trimmed to image): 16.7 x 17.5 cm (6 9/16 x 6 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1995.36.76


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

David and Mary Robinson, Sausalito, CA; NGA purchase, 1995.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

by later hand, lower right verso in graphite: 1852 / E. Carenza 10

Wikidata ID

Q64147377

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