Drawing of a narrow ravine
1780
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1780
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This drawing shows a quiet, rocky ravine with tall, thin trees lining both sides. The ground looks uneven, with patches of dirt and sparse grass. The artist used light pencil strokes to show shadows and texture, making the scene feel rough and natural. The way the lines overlap and build up in layers suggests a technique that creates depth without much color. This kind of drawing was popular in the 1700s for studying nature closely. Look up cross-hatching to see how artists like this one used lines to make shadows.
