A Boy Sitting on a Banked Vessel by Cornelius Varley

A Boy Sitting on a Banked Vessel 8 - 1809

drawing, lithograph, print, paper

pen and ink

drawing

lithograph

mechanical pen drawing

print

pen illustration

pen sketch

paper

personal sketchbook

england

pen-ink sketch

pen work

sketchbook drawing

storyboard and sketchbook work

sketchbook art

"A Boy Sitting on a Banked Vessel" is a pen-and-ink drawing by Cornelius Varley, dated 1809. The artwork depicts a young boy sitting in a boat on a banked vessel, possibly a river or lake. The scene is captured in a realistic style, with detailed renderings of the boat, the boy's clothing, and the surrounding landscape. Varley was known for his skill in drawing, and this artwork is a fine example of his ability to capture both the detail and the mood of his subject. It is currently housed at the Art Institute of Chicago.