Chepstow Castle
1827
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1827
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This drawing shows a castle perched on a rocky cliff by a river. The castle walls are thick and dark, with towers rising above the water’s edge. Below, the river flows fast, and trees line the far bank. The artist used fine lines to build up shadows and textures, making the castle look solid. The sky is light but the cliffs are dark, creating contrast. Look up cross-hatching to see how artists build up tones with lines like this.
