San Remo

About this work

This drawing shows a quiet street scene in San Remo, Italy. Trees line a road that slopes gently downhill toward a few buildings. Sunlight casts clear shadows on the ground and walls. Casilear used fine lines and tiny cross-hatched strokes to create texture. The pen work feels precise but soft at the same time. You can almost feel the warmth in the scene. Check out more by Casilear, John William next time you're at the National Gallery of Art, Washington.