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Untitled

Myles Birket Foster

1825

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Romanticism Early 19th Century Landscape

Dominant colour

Untitled is a 1825 by Myles Birket Foster, a Romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: Myles Birket Foster
When & what style?: 1825 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This sketch shows a quiet lakeside scene with a small house by the water. Behind it, a village clings to a steep hillside, dotted with trees and rocky outcrops. The drawing is loose and sketchy, with quick lines that suggest shapes more than details. The artist focused on light and shadow to create depth, using soft strokes to mimic the play of sunlight on the water and hills. The paper looks worn, like it’s been handled often. If you like this style, check out cross-hatching to see how artists build texture with lines.