Nocturne: Palaces

About this work

This sketch shows a dim, hazy city at night. Buildings line a narrow street, their windows glowing faintly. The artist used quick, scratchy lines to suggest light and shadow, leaving some areas almost blank. A lone boat drifts on dark water in the middle, barely visible. The rough, sketchy style makes it feel like a quick sketch rather than a polished drawing. The artist used a technique called drypoint to create the texture. Next, check out etching to see how artists like this one make prints.