Untitled
1787
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1787
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This sketch shows two figures in quick, loose lines. One person stands tall, holding something up. The other sits, arms wrapped around their knees. The drawing looks rushed—just faint pencil marks on paper. The artist used tiny dots and crisscrossed lines to add shading. This helps show light and form without heavy detail. Next, check out cross-hatching to see how artists build shadows this way.
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