Old Battersea Bridge
1879
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1879
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows a bridge with wooden supports under water, drawn in simple lines. A small boat with a single sail glides near the center. The background has faint buildings and a hazy sky. The artist used a scratchy method to add texture, making the lines look hand-drawn. This was done in 1879, when artists focused on quick, realistic scenes. Next, look up etching to see how this technique works.
