Gezicht op het grafmonument Orazi en Curiazi in Albano 1811
friedrichwilhelmgmelin
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print photography
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photo of handprinted image
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aged paper
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photo restoration
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parchment
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light coloured
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old engraving style
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archive photography
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historical photography
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old-timey
"Gezicht op het grafmonument Orazi en Curiazi in Albano" is an 1811 etching by Friedrich Wilhelm Gmelin. The print depicts the ancient Roman tomb of the Horatii and Curiatii, located in Albano Laziale, Italy. Gmelin, a German artist known for his architectural and landscape drawings, captured the grandeur of the ruins amidst a picturesque landscape. The artwork showcases his meticulous attention to detail, portraying the stonework of the tomb, surrounding foliage, and the figures traversing the path. This work is a testament to the artist's fascination with classical architecture and his ability to render its grandeur in his prints.
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