Untitled
1850
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1850
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This drawing shows a row of tall, narrow houses with big windows and simple brick walls. A few people walk on the street below—one man with a dog, a woman in a long dress, and a child playing. The sky is light and hazy, and the buildings look plain but neat. The artist used soft, loose lines to sketch the scene, almost like a quick sketch. The colors are muted, with earthy tones for the houses and pale blues for the sky. If you like this style, check out more works by Shepherd, Thomas Hosmer.