First frontispiece for Fables and Fairy-Tales by Thierry-Faletans
1868
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1868
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This sketch shows two men working in a rocky forest. One is bending over a large stone, while the other stands nearby, holding a bundle of sticks. The trees are thick and dark, with rough bark and tangled branches. The sky above is light, with a few scattered clouds. Notice the rough, sketchy lines—this isn’t smooth. The artist used quick, uneven strokes to show texture, almost like scribbling with a pencil. It feels raw and fast. If you like this style, look up Realism next—it focuses on everyday scenes like this one.
