The composition of the drawing is open and spacious. On a light paper background, delicate pencil lines sketch the outlines of urban buildings rising on a rocky hill. The architecture is depicted with attention to detail, with numerous buildings, towers, and defensive walls visible, suggesting a historical city. The drawing is characterized by the lightness and subtlety of the line, creating a sense of distance and perspective.
Collage elements, in the form of irregular fragments of brown paper, have been placed in the lower part of the composition. Their organic shapes contrast with the geometric precision of the drawing, introducing an element of earth, rocks, or abstract form. These adhered fragments add three-dimensionality and materiality to the work, breaking the monochromatic delicacy of the pencil.
The space around and below the city is almost empty, which reinforces the impression of isolation and monumentality of the depicted landscape. Delicate pencil shading models the hill and architecture, giving them subtle depth. The entire composition emanates peace and nostalgia, evoking a distant, almost mythical city suspended in time.
“No.12” is a unique combination of drawing and collage that creates a fascinating narrative about urban space and its relationship with nature. The subtlety of the pencil and the texture of the collage complement each other, creating a work with a rich visual texture and a deep, contemplative character. It is a proposition for lovers of drawing and collage who appreciate works with a refined aesthetic and a poetic atmosphere.
