Temple of Segesta in Sicily
1812
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1812
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Temple of Segesta in Sicily is a 1812 by Charles Cockerell, a Romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This drawing shows a quiet valley with rolling hills and a small temple in the distance. The sky is light and airy, with soft clouds. In the foreground, a few people walk along a path, and a lone tree stands near a rocky outcrop. The temple looks like an ancient ruin, but it’s actually a sketch of a real Sicilian temple. The artist used light pencil strokes to show shadows and depth. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.
