Place de la Pucelle in Rouen
1824
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1824
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This sketch shows a row of tall, old buildings with lots of windows and pointed roofs. The middle building has a big arched doorway and a spire rising behind it. The street in front is empty, with just a few scattered stones. The lines are all drawn by hand, giving it a rough, textured look. The artist focused on the details of the architecture, like the carvings and steps. This kind of careful drawing was common in the 1800s. Next, check out cross-hatching to see how artists build up shading with lines.
