Portrait of Little Corbauld
1866
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1866
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This sketch shows a person sitting on a stool, holding a small object in one hand. They’re wearing a loose jacket with a high collar and a flat cap. The lines are quick and simple, with no shading—just light pencil strokes on a plain background. The artist focused on the person’s relaxed pose and simple clothes, not details. This style was common in quick sketches from the 1800s. Look up The Cleveland Museum of Art to see where this sketch is kept.