Jewish Synagogue, N.Y.
1848
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1848
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
A pen and ink drawing shows a grand interior with tall columns, arched windows, and rows of wooden pews. Light pours through the windows onto the floor. The artist fills the scene with careful, crisscrossed lines. Davis studied Gothic architecture in Europe. He used ink wash to add depth, making the space feel real. The drawing isn’t a photograph, but it feels like you could walk into it. If you like this, look up Davis, Alexander Jackson.
