Artwork

Untitled

Untitled, by Thomas Hearne, 1771
Untitled, by Thomas Hearne, 1771

Untitled is a drawing by the Romanticist artist Thomas Hearne. It dates from 1771 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

Overview

This 1771 drawing by Thomas Hearne is a sketchy depiction of a river scene, featuring figures and a boat.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing shows a figure walking along a riverbank, carrying a pole, with a boat in the distance and steep cliffs in the background.

Technique & Style

Hearne used quick, thin pencil strokes to suggest textures such as rocks and water, resulting in a rough, unfinished appearance that is characteristic of a study rather than a finished work.

History & Provenance

The drawing was created in 1771 by Thomas Hearne, an artist known for his landscape sketches.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Thomas Hearne

Artist

Thomas Hearne

Thomas Hearne (1803–1803) was an artist.