Two Doorways
1880
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1880
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows two arched doorways in a crumbling stone wall. The left arch is empty and dark, like a tunnel. The right arch has a small window with a faint design inside. The walls look rough, with cracks and uneven texture. The artist used fine lines to show the worn stone and shadows. This was made as a study of light and texture, not a full painting. Look up etching to see how artists like Whistler made detailed prints.
