Study for the baby in 'The Peep 'O Day Boy'
1834
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1834
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This sketch shows a baby lying on its back, arms bent and legs curled up. The skin is pale with soft shading, and the pose looks relaxed but a little stiff. The background is just a faint, light wash—no details, just a plain, pale surface. The artist focused on simple shapes and smooth curves to show the baby’s form. The loose, quick strokes make it feel like a quick study, not a finished piece. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.
