Horace's Sabine Villa
1762
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1762
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This etching shows a grand old villa with crumbling walls and leafy vines. A man in a hat walks toward it under a cloudy sky. The scene feels quiet and a little lonely. The artist used fine lines to shade the building and sky. You can almost feel the texture of the paper under your fingers. See how Stephens made every shadow count. Compare his style to Piranesi’s etchings next time you visit the National Gallery of Art, Washington.
