Design for the Simcoe Monument, Exeter Cathedral
1814
graphite
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1814
graphite
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows two tall, thin figures standing under a detailed archway. The figures wear long robes and hold what look like books or scrolls. Behind them, the arch has fancy carvings and a cross at the top, drawn in light pencil lines. The drawing is rough and quick—just a study, not a finished work. The artist focused on the shapes and layout rather than details. Next, check out the National Gallery of Art, Washington to see more sketches like this.
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