Stavronikéta, on the E. side of Athos; I<sup>s</sup> of Thasos & Samothrace in the distance

1850

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

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Stavronikéta, on the E. side of Athos; I<sup>s</sup> of Thasos & Samothrace in the distance is a 1850 by Unknown, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1850
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This sketch shows a quiet hillside village with a tall stone tower rising above the rooftops. The buildings cluster together near the base of the tower, while trees and bushes dot the slopes around them. In the distance, faint outlines of two islands float on the horizon. The artist used quick, light lines to suggest shadows and texture, giving the scene a soft, sketchy feel. The hills and buildings blend into the background, making the distant islands look almost like smudges. Check out how this drawing uses cross-hatching for depth.