Solway Firth
Anthony Vandyke Copley Fielding
1787
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Anthony Vandyke Copley Fielding
1787
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This drawing shows a wide, flat beach with gentle waves lapping at the shore. In the distance, a lone tree bends sideways in the wind. A few small figures stand near the water’s edge, tiny against the vast sand and sky. The artist used quick, sketchy lines to suggest wind and movement—especially in the tree and the rippling water. The light is soft, almost hazy, making everything look quiet yet alive. Next, check out cross-hatching to see how artists build texture with just lines.
