Bridge & Bath. Gerash -
1842
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1842
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This sketch shows a quiet landscape with a small bridge over a narrow stream. The water is dotted with rocks, and the banks are lined with trees and bushes. In the distance, there’s a faint outline of a building and what looks like an archway or old structure. The drawing uses fine, quick lines to suggest texture—like the rough bark on trees or the ripples in the water. It’s not polished; it feels like a quick note from someone observing the scene. If you like this sketchy style, look up cross-hatching next.
