Study of Clouds above the Mountains

About this work

This sketch shows soft, wavy lines of clouds floating over faint mountain shapes. The paper is a warm brown, and the chalk strokes are light but clear. Some spots are smudged, like the artist pressed too hard or wiped their hand across it. The title says it’s just clouds—but the artist wrote notes in the corners, maybe to remind themselves of details. The paper looks rough, like sandpaper, and the chalk isn’t smooth. Next, look up Romanticism to see how artists used nature this way.