Study of female figure
1852
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1852
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This sketch shows a nude woman standing sideways, holding a jug in one hand and a bunch of feathers in the other. Her body is drawn with quick, sketchy lines, and the background is mostly blank. The paper has a rough texture, and the shading is made up of tiny dots and lines. The artist focused on capturing the shape and movement of the figure, not details. The feathers and jug add a simple but interesting touch. Next, look up cross-hatching to see how artists build shading with lines.
