Poort in de Chinese muur by Anonymous

Poort in de Chinese muur 1785

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toned paper

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light pencil work

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pencil sketch

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old engraving style

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etching

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personal sketchbook

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ink drawing experimentation

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pen-ink sketch

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sketchbook drawing

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sketchbook art

"Poort in de Chinese muur" is an anonymous 1785 engraving depicting a gate in the Great Wall of China. The artwork highlights the imposing nature of the wall, with its winding path snaking through the landscape and towering over a valley. The engraving provides a detailed view of the gate itself, revealing its complex design and the busy activity around it. Despite being unsigned, this etching is a valuable historical record of the Great Wall, capturing its grandeur and significance in the 18th century.

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