Une moria a Bordiquier (Italie)
1873
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1873
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows an old stone water wheel by a riverbank. The wheel is half-buried in weeds, with a crumbling wall behind it. A person stands nearby, maybe fixing something, and the water looks shallow near the shore. The artist used fine lines to show texture, like the rough bark of trees and the ripples in the water. The scene feels quiet and a little forgotten. Want to see more? Check out etching to learn how artists like this make detailed prints.
