This is a drawing of a gargoyle overlooking a cityscape with a tower in the background. The gargoyle is detailed and perched on a ledge, while the city below is depicted with rows of buildings leading towards a distant towering structure. Birds are depicted mid-flight in the sky. The drawing captures a sense of antiquity and observation. The line work is detailed, highlighting the gargoyle and the cityscape.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1853
- Medium
- etching on wove paper
- Dimensions
- 3008 × 4077 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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