Portrait of Abraham Cooper
1850
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1850
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This sketch shows a man’s face in profile, looking down. His hair is wavy, and his hand rests on his chin. In the corner, a smaller figure sits, also drawn quickly. The lines are loose and rough, like quick notes. The artist left the background almost empty, focusing on shapes and shadows. The paper looks worn, with some smudges and marks. Check out cross-hatching to see how artists build shadows with lines.
