Marcellus-Theater (Theater of Marcellus)

1961

Anton Lehmden

Associated Names
Anton Lehmden

Artist, Austrian, born 1929

This is a drawing of a Romanesque-style building resembling an ancient amphitheater. The drawing also includes a natural landscape with undulating forms, potentially mountains or hills. Abstract shapes are included in the foreground next to the detailed architectural structure. Swirling strokes in the background add to the overall surreal effect of the image.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching in black on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Ruth Carter Stevenson

  • Dimensions

    plate: 22 x 17.3 cm (8 11/16 x 6 13/16 in.)
    sheet: 40.7 x 33.9 cm (16 x 13 3/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1996.90.16

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

lower right in plate (backwards): Teater Marcello P. Orsini Lehmdem 1961 / (illeg); lower right in graphite: Lehmden 1961 gemacht; by later hand, lower left verso in graphite: FL #3189 IX ed. 63/70

Wikidata ID

Q75401088

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