Harlech Castle, Merionethshire
1838
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1838
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This sketch shows a crumbling castle perched on a rocky hillside. The walls are uneven, with some parts missing, and the whole thing looks weathered. Below, a steep drop leads to a patch of grass and a small road winding away. The artist used quick, sketchy lines to show the castle’s rough edges and jagged rocks. The drawing feels more like a quick note than a finished picture. Next, check out cross-hatching to see how artists build shadows with lines.
