Rose Maylie and Oliver
1838
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1838
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This sketch shows a cozy room with five people sitting around a fireplace. The people are dressed in old-fashioned clothes, and one person is playing a piano. Behind them, a window lets in light, and shelves hold books and small objects. The drawing is rough and quick, like a sketch rather than a finished picture. The artist signed it "George Cruikshank," and the scene looks like a quiet moment in a home. The fireplace and piano suggest this might be a family or a gathering of friends. If you like this style, check out cross-hatching to see how artists create shading with lines.
