Campagniolo romano
1833
graphite
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1833
graphite
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Campagniolo romano is a 1833 graphite by Friedrich Nerly, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a man riding a horse, holding the reins with one hand while his other arm rests on his hip. His hat is wide-brimmed, and he wears a loose jacket with a red sash. The horse looks strong, with a saddle and bridle in place. Around them, quick pencil lines show other horses and people, like rough drafts. The paper has red ruled lines, like a notebook page. The artist used watercolor for the main figure but kept the sketches light and fast. The title *"Campagniolo romano"* is written at the top—it means "Roman countryman." Next, look up watercolor to see how artists use thin, transparent layers to build color.
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