The Fountain
1701
chalk
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1701
chalk
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This drawing shows a stone fountain with water spouting from a carved lion’s mouth. It’s done in brown wash over black chalk. That means the artist used diluted ink for soft shadows, then layered darker chalk to define shapes. The contrast gives it depth, even though it’s just ink and chalk. Look for this in the National Gallery of Art, Washington.
