Acro, Corinth from Corinth
1913
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1913
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Acro, Corinth from Corinth is a 1913 ink by Joseph Pennell, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows broken columns lying on rocky ground. The stones are cracked and uneven, with one tall column still standing but leaning. In the background, a mountain rises against a cloudy sky. The artist focused on ruins, not people or nature. The rough lines make it feel like the stones were drawn quickly, almost like a sketch on the spot. Look up lithography to see how this print was made.
