Le Stryge

About this work

This sketch shows a strange stone creature with a long nose and wings perched on a ledge. Behind it, a crowded city stretches out with tiny rooftops and a tall tower rising above the buildings. The lines are rough, almost like a sketch, with some areas darker than others. The creature looks like it’s part of a building, maybe a gargoyle. The artist used a technique that lets ink sit in the grooves of the metal plate, creating texture. Look up etching to see how this kind of print works.