Tower Overlooking Water
1801
graphite
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1801
graphite
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Tower Overlooking Water is a 1801 graphite by William James Müller, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a simple tower rising over a quiet body of water. The lines are loose and quick, like a fast sketch. A small boat sits near the shore, with a few dark shapes that might be people. The artist used soft brown tones to shade the scene, giving it a dreamy feel. The tower looks old and grand, but the drawing focuses more on mood than detail. Look up Romanticism next to see how artists used emotion in their work.
