Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a drawing by the Impressionist artist Somers Clarke. It dates from 1866 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. This drawing is a study of Chichester Cathedral's architectural features, rendered in a loose and sketchy style.
About this work
Overview
This drawing is a study of Chichester Cathedral's architectural features, rendered in a loose and sketchy style.
Subject & Meaning
The work depicts the cathedral's exterior, including a slanted roof and small tower, with a simple tree or bush at the base. The artist's notation confirms the subject as Chichester Cathedral, indicating a real-world observation.
Technique & Style
The drawing features light, loose lines with darker areas suggesting shadows. The sketch appears to be part of a larger notebook, with other quick studies visible in the corners.
Artist & collection
Artist
George Somers Clarke was an architect and English Egyptologist who worked on the restoration and design of churches and at a number of sites throughout Egypt, notably in El Kab, where he built a mud brick house.
