Gun workshop
1994
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1994
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This drawing shows three people in a cluttered room full of tools and machinery. The figures look like they’re wearing heavy work clothes and helmets, with one person holding a long tool. The background is packed with gears, lights, and a sign that says "HEAT." Everything is drawn in bold black lines with some shading. The artist used simple shapes and strong outlines to make the scene feel busy and mechanical. The figures seem stiff, almost like robots, which makes the whole image feel a bit strange and industrial. Check out cross-hatching to see how artists create shading with lines.