The Erechtheum
1913
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1913
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Erechtheum is a 1913 ink by Joseph Pennell, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows an old stone building perched on a rocky cliff. The structure has tall columns and a flat roof, with a few people walking near it. The ground around it is uneven, with cracks and scattered rocks leading down to the water. The artist used quick, rough lines to capture the texture of the stone and the jagged cliffs. It looks like a sketch made fast, almost like a quick note of what they saw. If you like this style, look up lithography to see how it works.
