Diana and Her Companions in a Landscape

About this work

This sketch shows a woman sitting on a rock in a forest, with four other figures standing behind her. Trees with bare branches surround them, and a dog lies in the grass. The scene looks quiet, with soft lines and light shading. The artist used ink and wash to create a loose, sketchy feel, almost like a quick study. The figures are simple, but the trees and bushes are filled with quick, scratchy strokes. Next, look up cross-hatching to see how artists build shadows with lines.