Palais de Tibere a Capri
1850
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1850
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This sketch shows a rocky cliff with a crumbling building on top, overlooking a narrow shoreline. Two men in hats stand on the beach, pointing toward the ruins. The water is calm, with a few boats far off. A palm tree grows near the cliff’s edge, and the sky is light with soft clouds. The artist used quick, loose lines to show texture in the rocks and water. The building looks old and half-fallen, like it’s been there for a long time. If you like this style, check out cross-hatching to see how artists build detail with lines.
