Engelsburg (Castel Sant'Angelo)

1961

Anton Lehmden

Associated Names
Anton Lehmden

Artist, Austrian, born 1929

The image displays intricate lines and a combination of curves and angular shapes creating an abstract composition. In the center, there is a structure resembling a cylindrical tower with a brick-like pattern on its surface. Surrounding the tower are intersecting lines and arcs suggesting architectural elements like walls or fortifications. In the upper left, there is a dome-like form with radial lines. The overall scene resembles an imaginative cityscape or fortress, blending reality and creativity.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching in black on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Ruth Carter Stevenson

  • Dimensions

    plate: 18 x 23.8 cm (7 1/16 x 9 3/8 in.)
    sheet: 34.4 x 41.4 cm (13 9/16 x 16 5/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1996.90.8

  • Series Title

    Roma

Associated Artworks

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The image shows an ancient stone aqueduct, captured at an angle that emphasizes its curving structure as it recedes into the distance. The piece utilizes an etched technique with fine lines and detailed hatching to depict the texture of the weathered stones and earth. The color palette is monochromatic, using shades of black and white to show light and shadow. The aqueduct divides the scene visually with its arches leading towards the top left corner. The foreground features detailed stones of the structure, while the background depicts a lightly sketched terrain.

Aquädukt (Aqueduct)

Anton Lehmden

1960

This is a photograph of a cover. The cover features the word "ROMA" in the center with additional text detailing "XXI RADIERUNGEN VON ANTON LEHMDEN" at the bottom. The cover has a light brown or beige textured background with dark letters.

Roma

Anton Lehmden

1961

The image shows an ancient ruin with tall columns and intricate architectural details. A tower with narrow arched windows and a cross at the top is on the right. The etching technique used includes detailed lines and cross-hatching for texture. Debris and bushes are on the ground. The color palette is monochromatic with shades of sepia or light brown.

Kirche (Church)

Anton Lehmden

1960


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Mrs. Ruth Carter Stevenson, Fort Worth, TX; gift to NGA, 1996.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

upper right in plate: CASTELL ST ANGELLO + CUPOLA ST. PIETRO MAUERGANG ZUM VATICAN; lower left in plate (backwards): Roma Lehmden / 1961; lower right in graphite: Anton Lehmden gemacht 61; by later hand, lower left verso in graphite: FL #3180 IX ed. 63/70; by later hand, lower center verso in graphite: VIII ENGELSBURG

Wikidata ID

Q75401011

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