The Palaces
1880
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1880
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows a row of grand buildings along a waterfront. The structures have tall windows, arched doorways, and detailed stonework. Boats are tied up below, and the water is calm. The artist used loose, sketchy lines to capture light and shadow instead of perfect details. This style was common in the late 1800s. Next, look up etching, drypoint, aquatint to see how this technique works.
