Street scene
1829
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1829
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This sketch shows a quiet street with simple buildings. The largest building has a peaked roof and a small porch with two columns. Smaller houses line the left side, and a few people stand near the porch. The drawing uses light pencil strokes to show shapes and shadows. The artist focused on everyday life, not grand scenes. The loose lines and shading suggest quick sketches from real life, not polished studio work. Next, check out cross-hatching to see how artists build depth with lines.
