Three Witches
1825
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1825
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Three Witches is a 1825 by Daniel Maclise, a Romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This sketch shows three shadowy figures in a stormy scene. One person stands tall, wrapped in a cloak and holding a staff, while the other two crouch below, their faces hidden. The sky is swirling with dark, loose lines, and the whole image feels rough and hurried. The artist used quick, scratchy marks to create drama and movement—no smooth lines here. The figures look like they’re part of a spooky story, maybe witches or something supernatural. If you like this style, check out cross-hatching to see how artists build texture with lines.
