Drawing illustrating the theory of perspective
Edward William RA FRS FSA Cooke
1850
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Edward William RA FRS FSA Cooke
1850
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This sketch shows a tall vase with a wide, scalloped rim and a round top. Below it, a small pedestal supports the vase, and the whole thing sits on a flat base. To the left, there’s a quick, rough drawing of a corner with two lines meeting at an angle. The vase is drawn with careful lines to show how it looks in 3D space. The artist used shading to make it pop off the page. If you like this, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum.
