Newark Castle
1810
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1810
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This sketch shows a crumbling stone castle by the water, with a tall tower and arched windows. In the foreground, a group of people sit on rocks near the shore, while a sailboat floats in the distance. The drawing uses only black lines and shading to show texture and light. The castle looks old and half-ruined, like it’s been forgotten over time. The artist focused on how light hits the stones and water, making it feel real despite the simple lines. Next, look up cross-hatching to see how artists build shadows with layers of lines.
