Front of a house
1850
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1850
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This sketch shows a simple house with a small porch and arched doorway. The roof has a few chimneys, and there’s a smaller building attached to the side. Lines are light and quick, like a quick note of what the artist saw. The drawing looks unfinished—just pencil on paper, with no color or detail. It’s more about shapes and light than perfect lines. If you like this loose style, look up cross-hatching.
