Figures in Italia Costume
1838
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1838
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This sketch shows a group of people dressed in old-fashioned clothes. Some sit on a bench, others stand or lean. Their outfits are simple—loose shirts, hats, and some wear aprons. The colors are soft and faded, with light strokes that feel quick and rough. Notice how the artist used light and shadow to shape the figures. The faces and hands are drawn with loose lines, almost like a quick study. Look up Lewis, John Frederick (RA POWCS) next to see more of his work.
