Mission San Diego
1892
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1892
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows a quiet scene by the water. Two tall palm trees stand in the foreground, their fronds drawn with quick, dark lines. Behind them is a low building with arched doorways, maybe a mission or old church, and a few small figures walking near the shore. The artist used loose, sketchy lines to show light and shadow instead of tight details. The paper has a textured look, like the drawing was pressed into it. Next, look up etching to see how artists like this make prints.
