View of a castle
1800
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1800
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This sketch shows a castle with tall stone walls and a smaller building behind it. In front, a dirt path winds past a few bare trees and a big tree with thick branches. The ground has patches of grass and rocks, and the whole scene is drawn in fine, dark lines. The artist used quick, sketchy strokes to show light and shadow without too much detail. This style makes the scene feel quick and fresh, like a first look at a place. Next, check out cross-hatching to see how artists build up dark tones with lines.
