Pagoda at Hoorjah
1830
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1830
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This sketch shows a small temple-like building with a pointed roof and detailed carvings. Two people sit on a low wall in front of it, while a leafless tree stands nearby. The scene looks quiet, with simple lines and shading to show light and shadow. The temple’s shape is called a pagoda, often found in Asian architecture. The artist drew it carefully, focusing on the structure’s details rather than color. Next, check out cross-hatching to see how artists create depth with lines.
