One of 235 drawings of architectural subjects in France, Germany, and Italy
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From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
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From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This sketch shows a small church bell tower with a cross on top. The tower has a simple base with a door, and above it sits a bell framed by decorative columns and a curved roof. To the right, there are quick notes and side sketches of architectural details like cornices and pillars. The drawing looks like a study—it’s rough but full of tiny lines to show depth and texture. The artist even jotted down measurements and labels like *"Stone Bell Tower of Small Church, Palermo."* Next, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more of these sketches.
![The New Church of St. Mary - Old Hagerston [sic], July 1827](https://pub-3a17a9933ad74fb28aa30fa758592f23.r2.dev/artworks/b5b98602e349ff69/thumb.webp)
