Le stryge (The Vampire)
1853
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1853
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows a spooky city at night. Tall buildings crowd together, their windows dark. A giant bat-like face looms over the scene, its wings spread wide. The sky looks stormy, with birds flying low. The artist used sharp lines to make everything look eerie. The city feels cramped and shadowy, like something out of a nightmare. Want to know more? Try looking up etching.
