Royal Review of the Troops

About this work

This sketch shows a busy scene with people on horseback and in carriages, likely watching a parade. Trees and a crowd fill the background, while figures in the foreground stand or ride, some pointing or talking. The drawing looks loose and quick, with light washes of color and lots of scribbled lines. The artist used a mix of ink, chalk, and watercolor to keep it sketchy but expressive. Notes and marks cover the edges, like a draft left unfinished. Next, check out the technique: watercolor, glazing to see how artists build up light and depth.