Untitled
1876
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1876
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This sketch shows a tall, detailed building with a mix of sharp angles and soft lines. The main structure has a steep roof, large windows with decorative frames, and a clock tower rising behind it. The artist used light pencil strokes to suggest shadows and depth, leaving some areas almost blank. Notice how the artist added tiny cross-hatching near the base of the building—tiny parallel lines to create texture. This was a common way to add detail without heavy shading. Check out cross-hatching to see how artists use simple lines to build up shadows and form.
