Maison des Ferblantiers, Ghent
1891
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1891
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Maison des Ferblantiers, Ghent is a 1891 by Somers Clarke, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This sketch shows a tall, narrow building with lots of small, arched windows stacked in rows. The top has a steep, gabled roof with chimneys and dormer windows. A tiny figure stands on the sidewalk in front, giving a sense of the building’s height. The drawing is all in pencil, with clean lines and some shading to show depth. The artist focused on the building’s details—like the repeating arches and the way light might hit the walls. The name "Somers Clarke" is written in the corner, hinting at who made it. If you like this style, check out cross-hatching to see how artists build shadows with lines.
