A ramshackle building amid trees and rocks, Bengal

A ramshackle building amid trees and rocks, Bengal

George Chinnery

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From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

You see a small, run-down building surrounded by trees and rocks. This drawing is interesting because it shows a thatched roof supported by poles, giving it a sense of fragility. The artist also included a sketch of a village on the back, which adds more context to the scene. Check out the technique of cross-hatching to learn more about how artists create detailed drawings like this one.

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