Aqueduct Below the Monastery of St. Bonaventura in Rome, plate ten from Die Römische Ansichten by Joseph Anton Koch

Aqueduct Below the Monastery of St. Bonaventura in Rome, plate ten from Die Römische Ansichten 1810

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drawing, print, etching, paper

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photo of handprinted image

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drawing

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germany

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natural tone

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print

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etching

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pencil sketch

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charcoal drawing

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possibly oil pastel

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paper

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carved into stone

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tonal art

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remaining negative space

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mixed medium

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watercolor

This etching by Joseph Anton Koch, from his series "Die Römische Ansichten," depicts the ruins of the aqueduct below the Monastery of St. Bonaventura in Rome. Koch's detailed depiction of the aqueduct, the monastery, and the surrounding landscape showcases his skill in capturing the beauty and grandeur of Rome. The print, made in 1810, is a testament to Koch's ability to create a captivating scene full of historical and archaeological interest. "Aqueduct Below the Monastery of St. Bonaventura in Rome" is a fine example of Romanticism in art, as the artist's appreciation for the natural beauty of the Italian countryside and his fascination with the historical ruins.

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