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Ruins overgrown with vegetation, 1832 (graphite on paper)
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Ruins overgrown with vegetation, 1832 (graphite on paper)
7308287 Ruins overgrown with vegetation, 1832 (graphite on paper) by Rohden, Johann Martin von (1778-1868); 9.4x13.7 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; (add.info.: Johann Martin von Rohden (1778-1868)
graphite on off-white laid paper
h x w: sheet 9.4 x 13.7 cm); © Ashmolean Museum
Media ID 28385942
© Ashmolean Museum / Bridgeman Images
Dilapidation Forest Areas Forest Land Forestry Greenery Old Ruin Ruination Ruinous Without People Woods Without Anyone
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This print, titled "Ruins overgrown with vegetation, 1832" by Johann Martin von Rohden, transports us to a forgotten world where nature has reclaimed its territory. The artist's use of graphite on off-white laid paper adds a sense of timelessness to the scene. In this miniature artwork measuring just 9.4x13.7 cm, we are presented with a hauntingly beautiful landscape filled with dilapidated ruins covered in lush greenery. The intricate details of the vegetation and foliage give life to the abandoned structures, as if they have become one with nature itself. The absence of people in this composition allows us to focus solely on the harmonious relationship between man-made architecture and natural elements. It evokes a sense of mystery and invites us to ponder about the stories that these ruins hold within their walls. Displayed at the Ashmolean Museum in Oxford, UK, this piece from the 19th century showcases von Rohden's mastery in capturing both beauty and decay through his delicate strokes. It serves as a reminder of our transient existence and how nature ultimately reclaims what is rightfully hers. As we gaze upon this mesmerizing image, we are reminded of the power and resilience of nature while also contemplating our own impermanence in comparison.
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