Ruines du Palais Gallien à Bordeaux
1866
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1866
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This black-and-white print shows old stone ruins with crumbling arches and walls. A lone figure in a long robe stands to the right, looking out over the scene. The ground is overgrown with plants, and trees frame the right side of the image. The text at the top reads *"Ruines du Palais Gallien à Bordeaux"*, meaning these are the ruins of a real building in Bordeaux, France. The artist used fine lines to show texture in the stone and plants. Next, check out the technique: etching to see how artists like this one carved their designs into metal plates.
