Sketches of Landscapes

These three landscape sketches by architect Arnold William Brunner demonstrate the observational drawing practices of the late 19th century. The upper panel shows a townscape rendered in fine linework, the middle depicts an architectural study with fencing and structures, and the lower presents a mountainous vista. Brunner's varied perspective and attention to spatial depth across these compositions reveal the technical foundation underlying his architectural practice. Such sketches served as both conceptual exercises and records of observed environments, fundamental to professional architectural training before photographic documentation became standard.