Henry Fancourt White, nephew of the painter, when an infant
1811
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1811
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This drawing shows a small child lying on their stomach, arms stretched out like a baby just learning to crawl. The lines are soft and sketchy, with light shading around the face and shoulders. The child’s head is turned slightly, giving a gentle, curious look. The artist drew this when the child was an infant—it’s a quiet, tender moment frozen in time. The loose, quick lines suggest the artist worked fast, maybe even from memory. Next, look up cross-hatching to see how artists build shading with repeated lines.
