General View of the Ruins of the Palace of Sesostris or Osymandias
1830
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1830
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This drawing shows a desert scene with crumbling ruins in the center. Tall palm trees stand on the left, while broken columns and stone blocks litter the ground. Two people sit near the ruins, one standing and one resting. The sky is pale, and the whole scene looks faded, like an old sketch. The artist focused on ruins, which were popular in this era. The lines and shading give it a rough, sketchy feel. Check out cross-hatching to see how artists create texture with lines.
