Artwork
Original drawing for illustration.
Original drawing for illustration. is a drawing by Anthony Meeuwissen. It dates from 1976 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
This 1976 drawing by Anthony Meeuwissen is an original work created for a book illustration. The artist considered it unfinished, despite its detailed rendering.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a worn brown shoe on a cracked pavement, where a small plant with purple flowers grows. Surrounding objects, including discarded trash, suggest neglect and abandonment.
Technique & Style
The artist's attention to detail is evident in the shoe's stitching and scuff marks. The use of various textures and shading techniques adds depth to the scene.
Artist & collection
Artist
Anthony Meeuwissen spent his days drawing in a cluttered London flat where stacks of books leaned against the walls like leaning towers.
