Study for the bronze sculpture 'Lion'
1960
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1960
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This drawing shows a rough, sketchy figure that looks like a lion. The lines are uneven and scratchy, with some areas filled in with thick black ink. The shape is simple but jagged, giving it a raw, unfinished feel. The artist used quick, overlapping strokes to build up the form, almost like scribbles. This kind of drawing was likely a test for a bigger sculpture. Next, check out cross-hatching to see how artists use layers of lines to create depth.
