The Prison Visit
1800
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1800
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows a busy scene with lots of people in a prison. Some are on the ground, others stand or kneel. A horse lies on the floor, and a small dog sits nearby. The walls look like old bricks, and there’s a barred window. One person is holding a key, and another leans against a post. The artist used quick, sketchy lines to show movement and emotion. The brown ink gives it a warm, shadowy feel. Next, check out Tiepolo, Giovanni Domenico for more of his dramatic drawings.
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