Furness Abbey
1777
graphite
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1777
graphite
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Furness Abbey is a 1777 graphite by Thomas Hearne, a Romanticism work, depicting ruins, held at National Gallery of Art.
The painting shows Furness Abbey in a simple drawing style. It's done with graphite, pen, and ink on paper. The artist used different shades of gray to create depth. The drawing is interesting because it's a detailed view of the abbey. It looks like the artist wanted to show the old building's architecture. You can learn more about this style by looking into the technique: cross-hatching.
