Artwork

Untitled

Untitled, by Ernest William Tristram, 1908
Untitled, by Ernest William Tristram, 1908

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

Portrait of Ernest William Tristram

Artist

Ernest William Tristram

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).