Artwork
Untitled

Untitled is a drawing by Ernest William Tristram. It dates from 1908 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a drawing by Ernest William Tristram, created in 1908, and is part of the Victoria and Albert Museum's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts an old stone building featuring a tall arched window and a smaller arched doorway below, with round carvings or carvings inside circles, some containing faces or figures.
Technique & Style
Tristram employed fine lines and cross-hatching to create detailed textures and shadows, giving the stone a rough appearance and bringing out the intricacy of the carvings.
Artist & collection
Artist
Ernest William Tristram (1882–1952) was a British art historian, artist and conservator, and Professor of Design at the Royal College of Art (1926–1948).









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