Panorama de Constantinople
1852
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1852
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This drawing shows a cityscape with a big building in the center that has a dome and tall spires. The streets are narrow, winding downhill between small houses with flat roofs. In the background, the skyline fades into a hazy distance with more domes and minarets. The artist used fine lines to build up shadows and textures, giving it a detailed but soft look. This style was common for sketches meant to capture real places. Next, check out cross-hatching to see how artists create depth with lines.
