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About this work

This sketch looks like a rough, black-and-white drawing of a ship. The lines are jagged and uneven, with lots of overlapping strokes. The ship’s sails and hull are barely suggested—just shadows and sharp angles against a dark background. The paper shows through in spots, making it feel unfinished. The artist used lots of crisscrossed lines to build up dark areas, which gives the drawing its gritty texture. It’s like the ink is fighting with the paper. Next, look up cross-hatching to see how artists use lines to create depth.