Tower of Winds

1890

Themistocles von Eckenbrecher

Associated Names
Themistocles von Eckenbrecher

Artist, German, 1842 - 1921

The image shows a historical building with an octagonal structure in the center. The structure is made of stone blocks, adorned with carvings near the top, with a partially gated entrance facing towards us. To the left are residential buildings with shuttered windows and archways. A palm tree is visible on the right, and the sky has soft clouds. The horizon is not clear, but it appears above the central structure. The artwork is in a monochromatic sepia palette with a mix of soft and bold brushstrokes for texture. Light and shadow in the brushstrokes create depth and showcase the stonework craftsmanship. An iron fence guides the viewer's eye into the scene.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and black ink and watercolor over touches of graphite and black chalk

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Dr. Dieter Erich Meyer

  • Dimensions

    Overall: 19.2 x 15.1 cm (7 9/16 x 5 15/16 in.)
    support: 48.8 x 33.7 cm (19 3/16 x 13 1/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1977.6.10


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Dr. Dieter Erich Meyer [1926-1982]; gift 1977 to NGA.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower left: TvE/90

Wikidata ID

Q64633047

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