Tomb with Funerary Urn
1768
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1768
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This print shows a tall, ornate tomb set in a garden. The structure has layered stone blocks and a small urn on top, surrounded by trees with bare branches. Smaller pavilions peek through the greenery, and the whole scene looks like a quiet, shadowy park. The artist used fine lines to create deep shadows and texture, making the tomb look solid. This kind of detailed drawing was common in the 1700s for capturing architecture. Next, check out the technique: etching to see how artists like this made prints.
