Hôtel du Grand Cerf, Les Andelys
1833
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1833
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This sketch shows a row of fancy old buildings with tall, pointy roofs. One building has a sign that says "Hôtel du Grand Cerf," with a clock hanging above its door. The street is narrow, and a church tower rises in the background. The artist used lots of fine lines to create shadows and textures. The drawing looks like it was made by someone carefully studying real buildings. The details—like the clocks, signs, and decorative stonework—show how buildings from this time were designed. If you like this style, check out cross-hatching to see how artists build shadows with lines.
