La Cortina 1901

giuseppebarberis

pencil drawn

amateur sketch

rippled sketch texture

pencil sketch

old engraving style

incomplete sketchy

pen-ink sketch

pen work

mixed medium

initial sketch

"La Cortina" (1901) is a wood engraving by Italian artist Giuseppe Barberis (c.1840-c.1917) depicting a fortified hilltop village or castle. Barberis's engraving showcases his skill in capturing the texture and detail of stone and architecture, emphasizing the village's imposing silhouette against the backdrop of a cloudy sky. This print, likely created for a publication, offers a glimpse into the artist's interest in the historical and architectural landscape of Italy.