Gustaf Wilhelm Palm

Swedish, 1810 - 1890

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The image shows a pencil drawing of a townscape. The horizon features towering mountains in the distance. In the foreground, there are various buildings with flat roofs and architectural details, some obscured by foliage such as a palm tree. The structures have European architectural features like domes and stonework. The artist used fine lines and hatching for texture and depth. The drawing is rendered in grey tones for a subtle and atmospheric look.
Gustaf Wilhelm Palm, View of Capri, 1841, graphite and gray wash, Julius S. Held Collection, 1984.1.19

View of Capri

Gustaf Wilhelm Palm · 1841 · graphite and gray wash ·  Accession ID  1984.1.19