Artwork
You know, I think you’re right
You know, I think you’re right is a drawing by John Longstaff. It is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
The drawing 'You know, I think you’re right' is a work on paper depicting two men outside a building.
Subject & Meaning
Two men are shown standing before an ornate, inverted church-like structure; one examines a rolled-up plan while the other nods in apparent agreement. The phrase 'YOU KNOW, I THINK YOU'RE RIGHT' is inscribed below the scene.
Technique & Style
The drawing features cross-hatching, a technique using layered lines to create shading and texture, evident in the rendering of the building's details and the wet ground.
Artist & collection
Artist
Sir John Campbell Longstaff (10 March 1861 – 1 October 1941) was an Australian painter, war artist and a five-time winner of the Archibald Prize for portraiture.
