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Illustration to Knightley's 'Westward Ho!'

Elijah Albert Cox

1900

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Early Modern

Dominant colour

Illustration to Knightley's 'Westward Ho!' is a 1900 by Elijah Albert Cox, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: Elijah Albert Cox
When & what style?: 1900
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This sketch shows two women in long, flowing dresses with high collars and fancy hats. One holds a fan, the other a small object in her hand. Their clothes look old-fashioned, with soft folds and layers. The drawing is loose and quick, with lots of shading. The artist used pencil strokes to build up the shapes, making the clothes look textured. The faces are simple but expressive, with a few bold lines for the eyes and mouth. Look up cross-hatching to see how artists create shading with lines.