Landscape with lake
1774
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1774
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This sketch shows a quiet, misty landscape with a winding river cutting through rolling hills. A lone tree stands on a small rise, its branches bare and twisted. The water below looks calm, with a few faint lines suggesting movement. The artist used tiny dots and lines to build up shadows and texture—almost like a sketch made with a fine pen or pencil. This style gives the scene a soft, dreamy feel. Look up cross-hatching to see how artists create depth with lines like these.
