Houses at Coire, Switzerland
1891
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1891
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This sketch shows a row of old buildings with steep roofs and small windows. One tower has a clock near the top, and a person sits on a bridge below, leaning on the railing. The lines are light and simple, almost like a quick note of what the artist saw. The drawing looks like it was made fast, with loose strokes and no heavy shading. That gives it a rough, sketchy feel—like a quick study rather than a finished work. If you like this style, check out cross-hatching to see how artists build detail with just lines.
