Study of Sky: Afternoon
1850
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1850
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This landscape drawing shows a serene sky with a few clouds, set against a backdrop of trees and fields. The artist has used gentle lines and shading to capture the softness of the scene. In the distance, you can see the faint outline of hills or mountains, adding depth to the composition. The overall effect is one of calmness and tranquility. If you're interested in exploring more works like this, you might want to look up the technique of cross-hatching, which is often used to create detailed, textured drawings like this one.
