Warwick Castle from the Avon
1837
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1837
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows a quiet riverbank with bare trees lining the water’s edge. In the distance, a cluster of buildings and a tall tower rise over the scene. The ink is light, almost like a quick note—some spots are just faint lines, while others hold deeper washes of brown. The artist used loose, sketchy strokes to suggest movement in the trees and water. It feels like a quick glimpse, not a polished finish. Next, look up cross-hatching to see how artists build depth with lines.
