Thinking it Out
1850
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1850
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This drawing shows a man sitting with his head in his hand, looking thoughtful. He's dressed in old-fashioned clothes. The drawing is detailed, with lots of lines and shading. The subject of the drawing is Henry Irving, an actor. This makes the drawing interesting because it gives us a glimpse into the life of a famous performer. To learn more about the skills used to create this drawing, look up the technique: cross-hatching.
