Topographical drawing
1846
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1846
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This sketch shows four small designs for architectural details. On the left are three fancy knobs or handles with swirls and leaves. On the right is a side view of a curved wall piece, maybe for a doorway or window frame. The lines are light and quick, like a first draft. The artist was testing shapes, not colors or full details. Want to see more? Check out cross-hatching to learn how artists build shadows with lines.
