Study of a wild strawberry plant
1850
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1850
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This drawing shows a wild strawberry plant with tiny leaves and berries. The lines are tight and detailed, making the plant look almost three-dimensional. The background is mostly empty, letting the plant stand out. The artist used a technique called *stippling*—tiny dots packed together—to create shadows and texture. It’s a way to build up dark areas without big blocks of color. Check out cross-hatching next to see how artists layer lines for depth.
