1913
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Aetna Over Taormina is a 1913 ink by Joseph Pennell, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a ruined stone archway with two empty openings, like old doorways. Behind it, a dark mountain rises, half-hidden by a wispy, smoky haze. The ground looks rocky, and a few faint lines suggest a path or steps leading up to the structure. The artist used quick, sketchy lines to capture the mood of the scene. It feels like a quiet moment, with no people around—just the quiet weight of old stone and mist. If you like this style, look up lithography to see how artists create prints like this.
Joseph Pennell (July 4, 1857 – April 23, 1926) was an American draftsman, etcher, lithographer, and illustrator for books and magazines.
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