Landscape with evening effect, Abinger, Surrey

Landscape with evening effect, Abinger, Surrey

Richard Redgrave

1825

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This sketch shows a quiet countryside at dusk. A winding dirt path cuts through tall grass, leading toward a cluster of dark trees. The sky is pale with soft, smudged clouds, and the light fades gently over the fields. The artist used loose, sketchy lines to suggest light and shadow—no tight details, just mood. It feels like a quick study, maybe done outside. Next, check out cross-hatching to see how artists build texture with lines.

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