Portrait of Col. Acland
1820
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1820
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This sketch shows a man’s face in profile, turned slightly toward us. His hair is pulled back, and he wears a high-collared coat with a ribbon or sash. The drawing is all in pencil, with light shading and some smudged lines. The artist used quick, sketchy strokes—no smooth colors here. The paper looks worn, like it’s been handled a lot. Next, check out cross-hatching to see how artists build shadows with lines.
