Napoleon after death
1821
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1821
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This sketch shows a lone body lying on a rocky shore. The waves crash nearby, and the scene looks windswept and empty. The drawing is mostly in pencil, with some ink lines to add shadows and texture. The artist focused on the quiet aftermath of a storm, not the drama of the event itself. This was made around 1821, when artists often explored strong emotions and nature’s power. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.
