Fantastic Garden with a Fountain and a Garden Pavilion
1753
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1753
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This etching shows a lush garden filled with winding paths, a bubbling fountain, and a small pavilion. The lines are soft and smoky, giving the scene a dreamy, almost imaginary feel. You can almost hear the water splash. It was made before 1753, when Landi died young. The way he blends light and shadow makes the garden feel real yet magical. See more like this at the National Gallery of Art, Washington.
