Patriotic Fund
1798
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1798
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Patriotic Fund is a 1798 ink by Robert Smirke, a Romanticism work, depicting Minerva, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting shows a detailed scene with people and buildings. It's interesting because the artist used a mix of pen and ink with gray wash to create textures. The use of white highlights adds depth to the image, and the level of detail suggests the artist was skilled at drawing. You can learn more about this style by looking at the work of artist: Smirke, Robert.
