Graveyard of the Ravenswoods, from "Lucia di Lammermoor"
1868
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1868
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows a dim churchyard at dusk. Tall tombs line a path under arched doorways. The buildings beyond have pointed roofs and dark windows. A few trees stand near the church. The whole scene looks drawn in quick, rough lines. The artist used shading to show light fading fast. This sketch was made to look like a stage set for a play. Want to see how artists used ink like this? Look up cross-hatching.
