Monument of Lysicrates

Deutsche Grafik 1890–1903, 1890

The image displays a sketched view of an ancient circular structure with classical columns and a sculpted entablature. The viewpoint presents a full view of the structure, with a hill in the distance on the left. The sketch uses dark ink washes and light tones on parchment to depict the texture of the stone and architectural details. The color palette is mainly grayscale and beige. Other buildings and a hillside are faintly visible in the background, partially obscured by sketched foliage.
Artiste
Deutsche Grafik 1890–1903
Datation
1890
Catégorie
Dessin
Technique
pen and black ink and watercolor
Dimensions
15,4 × 8,7 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Domaine public, CC0

Description de l’image

The image displays a sketched view of an ancient circular structure with classical columns and a sculpted entablature. The viewpoint presents a full view of the structure, with a hill in the distance on the left. The sketch uses dark ink washes and light tones on parchment to depict the texture of the stone and architectural details. The color palette is mainly grayscale and beige. Other buildings and a hillside are faintly visible in the background, partially obscured by sketched foliage.

Deutsche Grafik 1890–1903