Landscape, plate IV 1817

"Landscape, Plate IV" is an etching by Achille Etna Michallon from 1817, currently housed in the Art Institute of Chicago. The artwork depicts a picturesque scene of a Roman bridge, its archway framed by a lush, verdant landscape. The scene is rendered with a delicate touch, emphasizing the soft textures of the trees and the crumbling stones, a testament to Michallon's mastery of the etching technique. This print, part of a series, captures the romantic ideal of the past through idealized landscapes.