Gerash
1842
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1842
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This sketch shows old stone ruins with tall columns and crumbling walls. The drawing is mostly in pencil, with some areas left light and others shaded darker. A lone hat sits on the ground in the lower left corner, and the artist’s name is signed in the bottom right. The ruins look like they’re from an ancient temple or city, but the artist didn’t fill in every detail—some parts are just faint lines. The sketch feels rough and quick, like it was done on the spot. If you like this style, check out cross-hatching to see how artists build up shadows with lines.