Foreign Office with stands

About this work

This sketch shows a busy city square with a grand building in the center. Flags hang from the columns and balconies, and a crowd gathers below. The architecture looks old, with tall arches and columns, but the scene feels temporary—like a setup for an event. Colors are bold: reds, blues, and yellows stand out against the pale background. Notice how the artist used quick, loose brushstrokes. The buildings aren’t perfectly drawn; they’re sketched fast, almost like a snapshot. The flags and banners add a sense of celebration or ceremony, but the focus is on the structure itself. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.