Indian Altar and Ruins of Old Zuni
1855
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paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Heinrich Baldwin Mollhausen
Heinrich Baldwin Mollhausen (1855–1855) was an artist.
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ink
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Indian Altar and Ruins of Old Zuni is a 1855 ink by Heinrich Baldwin Mollhausen, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image shows a man standing shirtless in a desert-like setting, holding a bundle and a staff. Behind him are crumbling stone walls and a small tower with strange symbols carved into it. The ground is dry, with scattered trees and what looks like a long, flat structure in the foreground. The title says this is an "Indian Altar and Ruins of Old Zuni," suggesting it’s a mix of nature and ancient human-made structures. The artist used soft colors and careful shading to make the scene feel real. If you like this style, look up lithography to see how artists like this made prints.
Heinrich Baldwin Mollhausen (1855–1855) was an artist.
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