Ovindoli negli Abruzzi
1843
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1843
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Ovindoli negli Abruzzi is a 1843 ink by Georg Heinrich Busse, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This drawing shows a steep cliffside town perched on a rocky ridge. Below, a winding road clings to the mountainside, with tiny figures walking along it. The buildings are clustered tightly near the top, and a tall tower stands out against the sky. In the distance, more hills roll into the horizon, and a few trees dot the slopes. The artist used fine lines to show texture—every rock and leaf is carefully marked. The title at the top reads *Ovindoli negli Abruzzi*, hinting this is a real place in Italy. Next, check out etching to see how artists like this create detailed prints with acid and metal plates.
