A village street
1858
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1858
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This sketch shows a quiet village street with simple wooden houses. The roofs slope steeply, and a few trees dot the scene. A small stream runs along the left side, with a few logs scattered nearby. The drawing is loose and quick, like a rough sketch. The artist used light pencil strokes to suggest shadows and texture, giving it a soft, unfinished look. This style was common in early sketches before painting. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.
