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Study of an Interior [verso]

Walter Shirlaw

1801

graphite

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Impressionism Realism Early 19th Century

Dominant colour

Study of an Interior [verso] is a 1801 graphite by Walter Shirlaw, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Walter Shirlaw
When & what style?: 1801 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This sketch shows a simple room with a bed, a person lying down, and a small table nearby. The lines are light and quick, almost like a quick note. The paper looks old and worn, with some tears at the edges. The artist focused on basic shapes and light shading to show the scene. It’s rough but gets the idea across fast—like a draft, not a finished drawing. Next, check out Realism to see how artists used everyday scenes like this.