Storm behind the Acropolis
1913
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1913
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows the Acropolis hill in Athens, with ruins and a big temple at the top. The sky is dark and stormy, with heavy clouds rolling in. Below, the buildings look old and crumbling, but you can still make out their shapes. The artist used quick, sketchy lines to show how the storm is changing the light. It looks like the rain might start any second. Next, check out how this was made with lithography.
