Palatin (Palatine) 1960

Anton Lehmden’s 1960 etching, “Palatin (Palatine),” is a detailed and expressive depiction of an ancient, overgrown structure. Through meticulous lines and hatching, Lehmden captures the textures of crumbling walls, the subtle variations in foliage, and the light playing on the surfaces. The artist’s masterful use of negative space emphasizes the sense of decay and time’s passage, inviting viewers to consider the ruins’ history and their connection to the natural world. Lehmden, born in 1929, is known for his work in printmaking, which often explored themes of architecture, landscape, and memory.