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Untitled

Charles Green

1894

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century

Dominant colour

Untitled is a 1894 by Charles Green, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: Charles Green
When & what style?: 1894 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This drawing shows two people in a room that looks like an old-fashioned shop. The woman, dressed in a long dress with lace at the neck, holds a small box while talking to the man. The man wears a long coat and hat, carrying a bag. Behind them, shelves hold jars and bottles, and a window lets in light. The artist used tiny lines to build up shadows and textures, like on the woman’s dress or the floor. This technique makes the scene feel detailed even though it’s just black and white. Next, check out cross-hatching to see how artists create depth with lines.