1890
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
Imitation the Sincerest Flattery (effect of a long session in the House) is a 1890 by Harry Furniss, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This sketch shows a chaotic crowd of men in suits, all talking at once in a packed room. Some are standing, arms waving, while others slouch in chairs, looking tired or annoyed. The lines are quick and scratchy, giving everything a rough, hurried feel. The title hints this is a joke about politicians arguing endlessly. The artist used tiny crisscrossed lines to build up shadows and textures—this is called cross-hatching. Next, check out cross-hatching to see how artists create depth with just lines.
A black-and-white drawing by Harry Furniss from 1890, this illustration was created for Punch magazine, appearing on page 94 of volume XCIX.
Read the full account in the museum source.
Harry Furniss was a British illustrator. He established his career on the Illustrated London News before moving to Punch. He also illustrated Lewis Carroll's novel Sylvie and Bruno.
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