Untitled
1850
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1850
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This sketch shows a person wrapped in a heavy fur cloak, standing sideways. Their left arm rests on their hip, while the right arm hangs loose. The cloak is thick and textured, covering most of their body, and their legs are bundled in striped fabric. The background is plain and dark, keeping the focus on the figure. The drawing uses quick, sketchy lines to suggest form rather than detail. The artist seems to focus on movement and fabric folds over precision. Next, look up cross-hatching to see how artists build shading with lines.
