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The Lost Apple

Thomas Stothard

1803

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Romanticism Early 19th Century

Dominant colour

The Lost Apple is a 1803 ink by Thomas Stothard, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Thomas Stothard
When & what style?: 1803 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This drawing shows two figures standing in a wooded area. The trees are tall and thin, their branches twisting upward. One person holds a walking stick, while the other leans slightly, as if reaching for something. The lines are scratchy and uneven, giving the scene a rough, textured look. The artist used a technique called lithography, which lets them draw directly onto stone before printing. This method creates a very distinct, almost sketchy style. Next, check out lithography to see how this process works.