View of Sintra, the area near the clock-tower 1840

"View of Sintra, the area near the clock-tower" is a graphite drawing on paper by Swiss artist Clementine de Brelaz. The piece depicts a detailed, yet simple, landscape scene of the town of Sintra, Portugal, with a focus on the clock tower and the lush greenery surrounding it. Brelaz, a known landscape artist, captures the idyllic beauty of the town in the early 19th century, inviting the viewer to appreciate the tranquil atmosphere of Sintra. The drawing, currently held by the Metropolitan Museum of Art, demonstrates Brelaz's meticulous attention to detail and her skilled use of graphite to convey light and shadow.