Early Morning
1915
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1915
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This sketch shows two figures in a loose, sketchy style. One person is bent over, holding something round, while the other is mid-leap, arms stretched high. The background is a mix of quick lines and shapes—some look like buildings or planes, others like scattered paper or fabric. The drawing uses lots of light pencil strokes layered on top of each other, giving it a textured, almost see-through look. It feels like a quick study, not a finished piece. Next, check out cross-hatching to see how artists build up tone with lines.
