Sketch of his son John Frederick as a young child learning to draw
1809
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1809
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
A child in a simple dress stands with one hand on a table, leaning forward as if focused on something small. The lines are loose and quick, like a first try at drawing. The background is barely there—just a hint of a wall and a window. This sketch feels like a moment caught in time, showing how kids learn by copying. The artist left the lines rough, almost like a practice sheet. Check out Lewis, Frederick Christian (the elder) to see more of his work.
