Venetian Bridge

About this work

This sketch shows a bridge over water, drawn in loose, smudgy lines. People walk along the top, but they’re just blurry shapes. Below, a boat sits still, its dark form cutting through the rippled water. The artist used quick, sketchy strokes—almost like scribbles—to show light and shadow. The paper looks worn, like the drawing was done fast and left unfinished. Next, check out the technique: scumbling to see how artists create texture with soft strokes.