Jedburgh Abbey (from Cropsey Album) 1847

This graphite drawing, *Jedburgh Abbey (from Cropsey Album)*, was created by American landscape painter Jasper Francis Cropsey in 1847. The artwork depicts the ruins of Jedburgh Abbey, a historically significant monastic complex in Scotland. Cropsey, known for his detailed and romantic portrayals of nature, captured the abbey's crumbling beauty with a delicate touch. The drawing's subtle shading and atmospheric perspective create a sense of depth and historical presence, inviting viewers to contemplate the abbey's past grandeur. The artwork is currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, NY.