A View at Girgenti in Sicily by Charles Lock Eastlake. An oil sketch of Sicilian landscape featuring ancient classical ruins and a prominent gnarled tree in the foreground.

A View at Girgenti in Sicily

Charles Lock Eastlake

1818 · Paper, Oil Paint, Canvas

A classical landscape sketch of Sicilian ruins by Charles Lock Eastlake, perfect for traditional interiors.

$243

For the selected configuration

From $129

4 frame sizes

Frame size
Frame color
Mount
Paper type
Glaze

Made to order in ~2 business days · Free U.S. standard shipping (typically 5–8 business days after dispatch)

Where it works

A measured, restful work in walnut and cognac tones — sits quietly within a room.

Often works in
Bedroom · Living Room · Study
Placement
Strong over sofas, beds, buffets, or wider open walls
Walls
Benefits from a distinct wall tone
Color notes
Rich brown, Soft gray, Terracotta clay

About the piece

Created in 1818 by Charles Lock Eastlake, this oil sketch captures the timeless atmosphere of Girgenti, Sicily. The composition masterfully balances the geometric forms of ancient architectural ruins with the organic, twisted silhouette of a large tree, reflecting the 19th-century Romantic fascination with classical antiquity and the Mediterranean landscape.