V&A drawing of 'Helen of Troy', carved marble by Antonio Canova
Illustration
An understanding and ability to undertake well formed drawings with detail are essential skills for an able carver. Many of the drawings featured on this page were carried out by Simon Keeley at the Victoria and Albert Museum, in the sculpture gallery and cast courts.
V&A drawing of 'Thetis', a marble statue by Antonio Tarsia
V&A drawing of 'St. George slaying the dragon' , plaster cast of a bronze in Prague