Artwork
An artist, seated, sketching
An artist, seated, sketching is a drawing by the Impressionist artist Herbert Cole. It dates from 1890 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
The drawing 'An artist, seated, sketching' is a pen and ink work depicting a man engaged in the act of drawing.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is shown seated, wearing glasses and a striped vest, with his attention focused on his work. The loose, quick lines emphasize his hands and the paper, highlighting the creative process.
Technique & Style
The drawing employs cross-hatching, a technique involving closely spaced, intersecting lines, to create textured shadows and depth without relying on color.
Artist & collection
Artist
Herbert Cole (1867–1930) was an English book illustrator and portrait artist. Cole was influenced by Walter Crane and Sir Edward Burne-Jones. He illustrated a range of books published by various notable publishers. He…
