Second Thoughts
George Louis Palmella Busson Du Maurier
1866
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
George Louis Palmella Busson Du Maurier
1866
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This sketch shows a small boat on water, tilted slightly to the side. The waves are drawn with quick, jagged lines, making them look rough and fast-moving. The boat’s sail is loose, and the mast leans forward like it’s struggling against the wind. The artist used lots of cross-hatching—tiny overlapping lines—to create shadows and texture, especially on the sail. It gives the drawing a scratchy, almost urgent feel. Next, check out chiaroscuro to see how artists use light and shadow in different ways.
