A thatched barn and shelter
1850
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1850
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This sketch shows a simple, rough drawing of a thatched-roof barn and a small shelter. The lines are light and quick, like a quick note of what the artist saw. The hills in the background are barely suggested with a few strokes. The artist focused on shapes and shadows more than details. The barn’s thatch and the shelter’s walls look almost like scribbles, but they still feel real. If you like this loose, sketchy style, check out cross-hatching.
