Petit eglise que e trouve sur le chemin da Puzzuoli (sic)

1850

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Dominant colour

Petit eglise que e trouve sur le chemin da Puzzuoli (sic) is a 1850 by Unknown, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1850
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This sketch shows a quiet street lined with leafy trees and a small white building at the end. The drawing uses quick, loose lines to suggest light and shadow, with darker patches for trees and lighter strokes for the building’s walls. A few faint figures walk down the path, and the ground looks uneven, like dirt or gravel. The artist focused on simple shapes and light contrast, leaving out small details. This style makes the scene feel quick and sketchy, almost like a snapshot. Try looking up cross-hatching to see how artists build shading with lines.