Pier of Choir, Ely Cathedral
1891
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1891
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This sketch shows a tall, pointed arch with two thick columns supporting it. The columns have simple bases and rounded tops with decorative carvings. Below the arch sits a small, flat stone block. The lines are drawn carefully, with some shading to show depth. The drawing focuses on just one part of a larger building—an arch and its base. The artist labeled it "Pier of Choir," which means this is part of a church’s choir area. Next, check out cross-hatching to see how artists create shading with lines.
