The George Inn, Beaconsfield
1908
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1908
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The George Inn, Beaconsfield is a 1908 ink by F. L. Griggs, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a small, weathered building with a steep roof and thatched walls. A wagon sits under a covered porch, and two people stand nearby—one holding a stick, the other leaning on a cart. The ground is muddy, and birds fly in the sky above. The artist used tiny, crisscrossed lines to build up dark and light areas, giving the scene texture without color. Look up cross-hatching to see how this technique works.
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