Castle On A Hill (Set for "Sleeping Beauty and the Beast"?)
1900
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1900
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows a dark, tangled forest with twisted trees and thick brush. In the distance, a castle sits on a hill, its towers barely visible through the branches. The lines are messy and layered, with lots of shading to show depth. The artist used quick, sketchy strokes to fill the page, almost like scribbles. The ink looks smudged in spots, giving it a rough, unfinished feel. If you like this style, look up cross-hatching next.
