Le Stryge

About this work

This sketch shows a close-up of a stone gargoyle with sharp wings and a fierce face, perched on a rooftop. Behind it, a crowded city stretches out—tiny buildings, a tall tower, and winding streets fill the background. The whole scene is drawn in rough, textured lines, almost like scratching into the paper. The artist focused on the gargoyle’s wild, almost cartoonish expression, making it stand out against the orderly city. The city looks like Paris, but we can’t be sure. Want to see more works like this? Check out etching for how artists carve into metal plates to make prints.