The Odeon, Athens
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 a rocky hillside with a winding path and a small building at the top. The building has columns and looks like an ancient temple. Below it, a few people stand near the edge, looking out over a distant valley with mountains in the background. The artist used quick, sketchy lines to show texture in the rocks and shadows. The scene feels rough and unfinished, like a quick study rather than a polished work. Next, check out how this was made using lithography.
