Saint Bartholomew the Great, Smithfield
1909
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1909
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Saint Bartholomew the Great, Smithfield is a 1909 ink by Hedley Fitton, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows an old stone church gate with a tall archway. Inside, you can see a dimly lit interior with a few people sitting on benches. The walls are rough and worn, and there’s a sign above the gate with small text about the church’s history. The artist used fine lines to capture every crack and shadow, making the scene look almost three-dimensional. The text mentions the church was founded in 1123 AD and was a site of martyrdom. Next, look up etching to see how artists like this create detailed prints.
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