In My End is My Beginning
1943
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1943
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This sketch shows a person wrapped in heavy robes, sitting with their hands clasped together. Their face is hidden by a large hood, and the fabric looks thick and textured. The lines are rough and layered, giving the drawing a scratchy, almost tangled feel. The artist used lots of overlapping lines to build up the shapes, which makes the robes look three-dimensional. The drawing feels urgent, like it was made quickly with purpose. Next, check out cross-hatching to see how artists create depth with lines.
