Sculpture at Persepolis, from Le Bruyn's Travels
1829
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1829
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows two people walking side by side. The person on the left holds a tall pole with a round, flat top—like a sun shade—attached to a wheel. Both are dressed in long robes, with the left figure wearing a hat and the right figure holding what looks like a small object in their hand. The drawing is simple and rough, almost like a quick note. It looks like it’s copying something from far away, maybe a famous ancient site. If you like this sketch, check out lithography to see how artists made prints like this.
