Study of Clouds
1842
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
1842
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
This drawing shows rough, uneven lines forming a cloudy sky. The shapes are fuzzy, almost like smudges, with no clear edges. The paper looks worn, and the lines vary in thickness—some are bold, others faint. The artist used quick, sketchy strokes to suggest movement in the clouds. It feels more like a quick note than a finished work. Next, look up *stippling* to see how other artists use dots to build up shapes.
