The Columns of Castor and Pollux, Girgenti
1913
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1913
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Columns of Castor and Pollux, Girgenti is a 1913 ink by Joseph Pennell, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows two broken stone columns half-buried in a rocky yard. The tops are cracked and leaning, with a few plants growing around the base. In the background, there’s a faint outline of trees and a pale sky. The artist focused on how old ruins blend into nature. The lines are simple but show the weight of the stones well. Want to see more of this artist’s work? Check out Pennell, Joseph.
