1913
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
The Little Fete, Athens is a 1913 ink by Joseph Pennell, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a rocky hillside with a winding path and ruins in the distance. Trees and scraggly bushes dot the scene, while a few small groups of people sit or stand near the rocks. The drawing is loose and quick, with rough lines and shading that give it a sketchy, unfinished look. The title hints this is Athens, Greece, where ancient ruins mix with everyday life. The artist used a scratchy, textured style to show both the landscape and the people. Want to know more? Try looking up lithography.
Joseph Pennell (July 4, 1857 – April 23, 1926) was an American draftsman, etcher, lithographer, and illustrator for books and magazines.
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