Dulcigno (from Sketchbook) by Mary Newbold Sargent

Dulcigno (from Sketchbook) 1904

pencil drawn

amateur sketch

shading to add clarity

pencil sketch

incomplete sketchy

charcoal drawing

pencil drawing

pen-ink sketch

limited contrast and shading

pencil work

building

"Dulcigno (from Sketchbook)" is a pencil drawing by American artist Mary Newbold Sargent, dating back to 1904. It showcases a charming coastal town nestled on a rocky cliff, likely depicting the city of Ulcinj in Montenegro, formerly known as Dulcigno. This sketch, currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, captures the serene beauty of the Mediterranean landscape. Sargent's delicate lines create a sense of depth and detail, highlighting the town's architecture and the rugged coastline. The drawing exemplifies Sargent's talent for capturing the essence of a place, emphasizing the interplay of nature and human settlements.