Amalfi
1844
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1844
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Amalfi is a 1844 by Francis Seymour Haden, a Romanticism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This sketch shows a narrow street framed by tall, crumbling buildings. The architecture looks old—stone arches, balconies, and rooftops packed close together. Light filters through the gaps, leaving some areas dark while others stay faintly lit. A few small trees and plants cling to the rooftops, adding a touch of life to the scene. The artist used loose, sketchy lines to capture the textures of the buildings, almost like a quick drawing. The contrast between light and shadow gives the scene depth, even though it’s just in black and white. If you like this style, check out chiaroscuro next.
Francis Seymour Haden (1818–1910) was a British artist.
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