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A rectangular engraving showing the estate named Thalia. The scene features a central garden enclosed by low walls and fences, containing an ornate open-work pavilion or gazebo. To the left is a small house with a steep roof; to the right, a larger two-story building stands next to an arched gateway with a pediment. Tall, thin trees are planted symmetrically throughout the grounds. In the foreground, several figures are present: two people walking on the left, a man on horseback talking to a pedestrian in the center, and a small dog running on the right.
A rectangular engraving of a grand manor house situated along a canal. The house is a tall, three-story classical building with a mansard-style roof and many windows. It sits on a terrace above the water. To the right of the house is a dense row of tall trees. To the left, a gate and a smaller structure lead to the water's edge. The foreground is dominated by a canal with several small boats; one boat in the center carries passengers, while others are rowed by single figures. On the far right bank, a person is seen fishing with a long rod.