Drawing of leaves
1860
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1860
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This sketch shows a simple tree with a thin trunk and loose, wavy branches. The leaves are drawn in quick, uneven lines that don’t quite match real shapes. The paper is light brown and looks old, with some tears at the edges. The artist focused on movement over detail—each leaf is just a rough outline. This style fits a time when artists were testing how to capture light and life in quick strokes. Next, check out cross-hatching to see how artists build texture with lines.
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