Untitled
1827
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1827
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This sketch shows three women in fancy dresses, drawn in quick, loose lines. The first woman stands stiffly, her hands clasped. The second leans slightly, one hand near her face. The third holds something small, like a fan or a letter. All three wear elaborate hats and flowing skirts, but the artist didn’t fill in colors—just light pencil strokes. Notice how the artist used thin, crisscrossed lines to show shadows and fabric folds. It’s not just outlines; the lines build up the shape and texture of the clothes. Try looking up cross-hatching to see how artists use lines like this to create depth.
