Untitled
1825
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1825
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This sketch shows a group of soldiers marching past a rocky cliff. Some people are climbing or standing on the rocks, while others walk below. The soldiers wear hats and carry rifles, and there’s a banana leaf in the scene. The drawing uses quick, sketchy lines to show movement and texture, like the rough cliff face. The soldiers look tense, but the scene feels more like a rough note than a polished painting. If you like this style, check out cross-hatching to see how artists build detail with lines.
