Untitled
1887
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1887
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This sketch shows a tall, narrow column with detailed carvings at the top. Above it runs a decorative frieze of repeating shapes—like swirls and leaves—along a ledge. The lines are drawn carefully, with some areas filled in with light shading. The artist focused on how light might hit these shapes, making some parts look three-dimensional. The drawing looks like a study for something bigger, maybe a building or monument. Next, check out cross-hatching to see how artists build shadows with lines.
