Architectural drawing
1887
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1887
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This sketch shows a tall, empty building with arches on the top floor and a simple doorway below. The walls are drawn in light pencil lines, and the roof has small, evenly spaced shapes that look like windows or openings. A lone figure stands at the base of the building, facing the entrance. The drawing uses quick, loose strokes—almost like a quick study—to show how light might hit the structure. The artist focused on shapes and shadows rather than details. If you like this sketchy style, look up cross-hatching.
