diff --git a/doc/api/hatch_api.rst b/doc/api/hatch_api.rst
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@@ -2,6 +2,16 @@
 ``matplotlib.hatch``
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+For examples using the hatch api refer to :ref:`sphx_glr_gallery_shapes_and_collections_hatch_style_reference.py`.
+
+Example image showing all supported hatching patterns at level 1 density.
+
+.. image:: /gallery/shapes_and_collections/images/sphx_glr_hatch_style_reference_001.png
+   :align: center
+   :alt: Example image showing all supported hatching patterns at level 1 density.
+
+|
+
 .. automodule:: matplotlib.hatch
    :members:
    :undoc-members: