Carlo Ferrario's Pencil Drawing Featured at Morgan Library

The Morgan Library and Museum holds a pencil drawing by 19th-century Italian artist and set designer Carlo Ferrario, titled 'A Natural Stone Arch Beside the Sea.' The work, executed in pencil on paper, measures 6 x 12 inches (21 x 31 cm). The drawing is highlighted in a blog post on Lines and Colors, which provides a link to the Morgan Library's page where viewers can zoom or download the image. The post praises Ferrario's mastery of the pencil medium, noting the variety of marks, strokes, tones, and textures he employs to convey the texture of stone and atmospheric perspective. The author expresses admiration for the drawing, suggesting it inspires them to set aside paints and focus on pencils. The drawing is part of the Morgan Library's collection, and the post was published on August 14, 2026.