An Allegory of Wisdom and the Arts
1752
chalk
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1752
chalk
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch is packed with busy scenes. At the top, a winged figure floats above a crowd. Below, a tall tower with columns stands over a group of people—some are fighting, others are working or looking up. The lines are loose and fast, like quick notes. The artist used ink and wash to build up shadows and shapes. The paper shows age, with creases and a dark mount behind it. Want to see more? Check out Palko, Franz Karl.
