River with Shipping
1778
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1778
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
River with Shipping is a 1778 by John the younger Cleveley, a Romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This drawing shows a river scene with several boats, including a large ship with sails in the center. The riverbank is visible on the right side of the image, with a few people standing or sitting near the water's edge. In the background, there are more boats and a cloudy sky. The drawing is done in a detailed style, with lots of lines and shading to show the textures of the boats and the water. The artist has used a range of values, from light to dark, to create depth and dimension in the image. If you like this drawing, you might also enjoy learning about the Romanticism movement, which emphasized emotion and imagination in art.
