Untitled
1845
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
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Leech
Leeches are segmented parasitic or predatory worms that comprise the subclass Hirudinea within the phylum Annelida.
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From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
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Untitled is a 1845 by Leech, a Romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This sketch shows a crowded room with people sitting around tables, talking and eating. The artist used quick, loose lines to draw them—some faces are blurry, others just scribbled in. A lamp hangs in the background, and chairs look simple and worn. The whole scene feels rushed, like it was drawn fast. The title written below says *"The Wet Blanket."* That might mean someone is ruining the fun—maybe the person standing near the center. The drawing looks like it was made in a hurry, with lots of scribbles and smudges. If you like this style, check out Leech for more sketches like this.
A drawing by Leech from 1845 was created as an illustration for Bentley's Miscellany.
Read the full account in the museum source.
Leeches are segmented parasitic or predatory worms that comprise the subclass Hirudinea within the phylum Annelida.
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