Sketch of a Couple Seated with Cloud Studies [verso] 1863

Walter Crane’s 1863 Sketch of a Couple Seated with Cloud Studies [verso] is a pen and ink drawing that showcases the artist’s early style. The composition includes a quick sketch of a couple seated together, likely a study for a larger work. On the verso side of the paper, Crane has drawn a series of cloud shapes. These studies demonstrate the artist’s interest in nature and his ability to capture fleeting moments with simple lines. Crane's signature and date, "Walter Crane 31/5/63," can be seen at the bottom of the page.