Village on Lake Como: May 1, 1869 (verso, from sketchbook) 1869

This graphite drawing by Jervis McEntee, titled "Village on Lake Como: May 1, 1869," is a small-scale sketch from a sketchbook. Created in 1869 during McEntee's travels through Italy, the artwork captures a picturesque village nestled against the backdrop of the majestic Italian Alps. The drawing's delicate lines and subtle shading suggest the artist's keen eye for detail and his ability to capture the essence of a scene in a few quick strokes. This work offers a glimpse into McEntee's artistic process, demonstrating his mastery of landscape sketching, a genre that he explored extensively throughout his career.