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Ears ands hands

Alfred William Rich

1898

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

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Ears ands hands is a 1898 by Alfred William Rich, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: Alfred William Rich
When & what style?: 1898
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This sketch shows three quick, loose drawings: two heads with just ears visible and one hand pointing upward. The lines are light and sketchy, almost like a first try at capturing shapes. The two heads are drawn in gray, while the hand is in a reddish-brown tone. The artist focused on simple, rough strokes to suggest form rather than detail. This style makes the drawings feel quick and alive, like a first glance at a subject. If you like this sketchy style, check out cross-hatching to see how artists build up tones with lines.