Castellammare

Giberto Borromeo

1870

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century Landscape

About this work

This sketch shows a quiet landscape with ruins in the background. The tall grass and trees are drawn with quick, sketchy lines. A person stands near the ruins, looking small against the old stone walls. The artist used a technique that lets ink sit on the plate’s surface, creating a grainy texture. This was common for quick outdoor sketches back then. Next, check out etching to see how artists like this made detailed prints with acid.