Morris Kestelman drawing
1944
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1944
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
Morris Kestelman drawing is a 1944 by Morris Kestelman, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This sketch shows a person’s face in profile, looking down and slightly to the side. Their hair is messy, and they wear a hat pulled low over their forehead. The background is dark and blurry, with a hint of a curved shape—maybe a bridge or a wall—painted in soft reds and blues. The artist used quick, uneven lines to suggest shadows and texture, especially on the hat and face. It feels like they were working fast, capturing a moment rather than polishing details. Look up cross-hatching to see how artists build shading with lines.
A pastel sketch from 1944 by Morris Kestelman depicts Laurence Olivier in the role of Richard III from William Shakespeare's play.
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Morris Kestelman (5 October 1905 – 15 June 1998) was a British artist and teacher.
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