The School Walk

About this work

This watercolor shows a crumbling old building with a steep, uneven roof. The walls are cracked and faded, and two small windows have wooden shutters. Outside, a line of children in simple dresses stands waiting, while a woman in a dark dress holds a stick or umbrella. The artist used soft, light colors to show wear and age in the building. The brushstrokes are loose, like quick sketches over a pencil drawing. Try looking up *watercolor, glazing* to see how this technique works.