Untitled
1750
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
18th Century orb
1750
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This drawing shows a perfect sphere, almost filling the page. It's drawn in pencil, with subtle shading that gives the impression of depth and dimension. The sphere is centered on the page, with a small margin around it. The drawing is quite simple, but the attention to detail is impressive. The shading is so subtle that it's hard to see where the light source is coming from. The overall effect is one of calmness and serenity. If you're interested in learning more about the technique used to create this drawing, you might want to look into cross-hatching.
