Castel San Elmo (from Cropsey Album) by Jasper Francis Cropsey

Castel San Elmo (from Cropsey Album) 1848

pencil drawn

architectural sketch

amateur sketch

light pencil work

pencil sketch

old engraving style

incomplete sketchy

charcoal drawing

rough sketch

pencil work

building

"Castel San Elmo (from Cropsey Album)" is a pencil drawing created in 1848 by American artist Jasper Francis Cropsey, a renowned landscape painter known for his Hudson River School style. This artwork, currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, depicts the Castel San Elmo in Naples, Italy, showcasing Cropsey's keen eye for detail and ability to capture the grandeur of historical architecture. The drawing, featuring a simple yet powerful composition, provides a glimpse into Cropsey's travel sketchbook, a valuable record of his artistic journey.