Leg of a man
1913
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1913
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This sketch shows just one leg and part of a torso from the waist up. The lines are quick, uneven, and packed tightly together in some spots. The figure looks like it’s standing but is drawn in a loose, almost wobbly way. The artist used a lot of overlapping lines to fill in the shapes, which makes the drawing look textured. It’s not polished—it feels more like a rough study than a finished piece. Next, check out cross-hatching to see how artists use lines like this to build form.
