Study for the central figure in 'To the Land of Ecstasy'
1927
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1927
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Study for the central figure in 'To the Land of Ecstasy' is a 1927 by Ethel Walker, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This sketch shows a single figure standing sideways, arms resting loosely at their sides. The lines are quick and light, almost like a first draft—just enough to suggest the shape of a body, with no extra details. The paper is plain, and the whole thing feels like a rough idea rather than a finished work. The figure’s pose is simple, but the way the lines shift around the shoulders and hips gives it a sense of movement. The drawing looks like it was done fast, maybe to capture the basic form before adding more. If you like this sketchy style, check out cross-hatching next.
