Zahara
1773
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1773
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows a rocky hilltop with a small, crumbling castle on it. Below, four people and two horses stand on uneven ground near a few scattered bushes. The sky is pale and cloudy, and the whole scene looks drawn quickly with light strokes. The castle looks old and weathered, almost like it’s half-faded into the rock. The people seem to be traveling, maybe stopping to rest or look around. If you like this style, check out Baroque art next—it often mixes drama with everyday life like this.
