Who created "Sketch of the Monastery of St. George Chalkis"?

Sketch of the Monastery of St. George Chalkis was created by Franz von Hauslab the Younger in 19th century.

When was "Sketch of the Monastery of St. George Chalkis" created?

This artwork was created 19th century.

What medium is "Sketch of the Monastery of St. George Chalkis"?

Sketch of the Monastery of St. George Chalkis is Pencil on tracing paper mounted on laid paper..

Is "Sketch of the Monastery of St. George Chalkis" in the public domain?

Yes, Sketch of the Monastery of St. George Chalkis is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Sketch of the Monastery of St. George Chalkis

Franz von Hauslab the Younger

19th century

Medium

Pencil on tracing paper mounted on laid paper.

Dimensions

6 11/16 x 18 7/8 in. (17 x 48 cm) (irregular)

Classification

Drawings

Department

Drawings and Prints

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1953

Accession Number

53.600.3683

Tags

Landscapes

Art Historical Context

This delicate pencil sketch captures the Monastery of St. George in Chalkis (modern-day Chalcis), on the Greek island of Euboea, rendered by Austrian topographer and military officer Franz von Hauslab the Younger in the 19th century. Hauslab, known for his meticulous travel sketches during expeditions across the Near East and Greece, produced this work on tracing paper mounted on laid paper—a technique allowing for precise copying or on-site detailing of architectural landmarks. Measuring an irregular 6 11/16 x 18 7/8 inches, its panoramic format emphasizes the monastery's rugged hillside sett...

Sketch of the Monastery of St. George Chalkis

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