Untitled
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From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
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From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This drawing shows a single branch of a broad-leaved tree, heavy with clusters of small, round berries. The leaves are long and narrow, arranged in a natural, slightly messy way. The artist used only pencil, creating soft shadows and fine lines to show the texture of the leaves and berries. The date in the corner tells us this was drawn in 1916, and the initials suggest it’s by Edward Ingram Taylor. The artist focused on small details, like the way light hits the berries, making them look almost three-dimensional. If you like this kind of careful drawing, check out cross-hatching next.
