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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
River Landscape with Two Buildings is a 1545 ink by Augustin Hirschvogel, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching depicts a serene river landscape with two buildings, one on either side of the river. The building on the left is a tall, castle-like structure with a tower and a bridge leading to it. The building on the right is a smaller, more rustic structure with a sloping roof. In the foreground, a tree with bare branches stands on the right side of the image, while a small boat is visible on the river. The background features rolling hills and mountains, adding depth to the scene. The etching is a beautiful example of Renaissance art, and it would be interesting to explore more works by Hirschvogel, Augustin.
Augustin Hirschvogel (1503 – February 1553) was a German artist, mathematician, and cartographer known primarily for his etchings.
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