Untitled
1870
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1870
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This sketch shows two people hugging in an outdoor field. The person on the left is small, wearing a red hat and a light jacket. The person on the right has long hair and a loose dress, leaning in close. Tall grass and a simple background fill the rest of the space. The drawing uses quick, loose lines—no details are sharp. The artist focused on movement and emotion over perfect shapes. Next, check out Impressionism to see how this style connects to bigger trends.
