Scene at Jumièges
1825
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1825
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows a crumbling stone building with a half-collapsed roof. A person in a long coat and hat stands in the doorway, looking out. The walls are rough, and scaffolding leans against the structure, hinting at repairs. The artist used loose, sketchy lines and soft washes of gray to show decay and light. This style fits the mood of old ruins and quiet decay. Next, check out watercolor, glazing to see how artists build depth with thin, layered paint.
