drawing from the Ionides Album
1850
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1850
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
drawing from the Ionides Album is a 1850 by Unknown, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This drawing shows a woman in three-quarter profile, looking out at the audience. She's wearing a dress with puffed sleeves. The drawing is done in graphite, with loose lines outlining her form. The artist used a mix of soft and heavy lines to focus on her features. This style was common during the early 19th century. The loose hair and simple dress suggest it's from the 1820s or 1830s. The drawing is simple, yet detailed. To learn more about this style, look into the technique: cross-hatching.
