Drawing of a donkey
1812
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1812
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This sketch shows a donkey’s head up close, eating grass. The lines are loose and quick, with shading around the ears and eyes. The paper is light, and the donkey’s fur looks fuzzy. The drawing feels sketchy and unfinished, like a quick study rather than a polished work. The artist focused on the animal’s shape and texture, not details. Next, check out cross-hatching to see how artists build shading with lines.
