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Etude Collection (#5)

"Etude: Exploring the Art of Study and Mastery" In the world of music, the name Frederic Chopin is synonymous with brilliance and innovation

Background imageEtude Collection: Study for a Portrait of Emperor Nicholas II, Chief of the Guard Hussar Regiment, c

Study for a Portrait of Emperor Nicholas II, Chief of the Guard Hussar Regiment, c
1195557 Study for a Portrait of Emperor Nicholas II, Chief of the Guard Hussar Regiment, c.1908 (oil on canvas) by Makovsky

Background imageEtude Collection: Study for A Parisian Cafe : Study of Dress for a Seated Woman, c

Study for A Parisian Cafe : Study of Dress for a Seated Woman, c
1195570 Study for A Parisian Cafe : Study of Dress for a Seated Woman, c. 1872-1875 (coloured pencils on paper) by Repin, Ilya Efimovich (1844-1930)

Background imageEtude Collection: Study for A Parisian Cafe : Standing Man with Raised Arm, c

Study for A Parisian Cafe : Standing Man with Raised Arm, c
1195563 Study for A Parisian Cafe : Standing Man with Raised Arm, c. 1872-1875 (pencil on paper) by Repin, Ilya Efimovich (1844-1930)

Background imageEtude Collection: Rear view of a Woman; Ruckenansicht einer Dame, 1888 (charcoal

Rear view of a Woman; Ruckenansicht einer Dame, 1888 (charcoal
824404 Rear view of a Woman; Ruckenansicht einer Dame, 1888 (charcoal and grey wash on paper laid down on card) by Menzel

Background imageEtude Collection: A Life Study of the Marquis de Lafayette, 1824-1825 (oil on canvas)

A Life Study of the Marquis de Lafayette, 1824-1825 (oil on canvas)
822749 A Life Study of the Marquis de Lafayette, 1824-1825 (oil on canvas) by Sully, Thomas (1783-1872); 55.8x48.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Life Study of the Marquis de Lafayette)

Background imageEtude Collection: A Nude Seen from Behind, Looking to the Left, and Other Studies of his Left Shoulder

A Nude Seen from Behind, Looking to the Left, and Other Studies of his Left Shoulder
990021 A Nude Seen from Behind, Looking to the Left, and Other Studies of his Left Shoulder and Right Leg, (red chalk, pen and brown ink) by Vaga

Background imageEtude Collection: Study for Paradis Perdu, (oil on canvas)

Study for Paradis Perdu, (oil on canvas)
989910 Study for Paradis Perdu, (oil on canvas) by Cabanel, Alexandre (1823-89); 61x45.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Study for Paradis Perdu. Alexandre Cabanel (1824-1889). Oil on canvas

Background imageEtude Collection: Orientalist Study with Seated Woman, c. 1850-1900 (mantochrome, paper-taped)

Orientalist Study with Seated Woman, c. 1850-1900 (mantochrome, paper-taped)
990444 Orientalist Study with Seated Woman, c.1850-1900 (mantochrome, paper-taped) by Mante, Louis Amedee (1826-1913) & Goldschmidt

Background imageEtude Collection: Studies of Heads of a Young Man and Girl, (oil on canvas)

Studies of Heads of a Young Man and Girl, (oil on canvas)
990361 Studies of Heads of a Young Man and Girl, (oil on canvas) by Gandolfi, Gaetano (1734-1802); 50.8x36.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Studies of Heads of a Young Man and Girl)

Background imageEtude Collection: A Botanical Study, 1822-1845 (watercolour on paper)

A Botanical Study, 1822-1845 (watercolour on paper)
986258 A Botanical Study, 1822-1845 (watercolour on paper) by Strickland, Charlotte (1759-1833); 37x27 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Botanical Study. From Specimens of British Plants)

Background imageEtude Collection: Tree Kangaroo (Dendrolagus ursinus) From A Monograph of the Macropodidae or Family

Tree Kangaroo (Dendrolagus ursinus) From A Monograph of the Macropodidae or Family
986000 Tree Kangaroo (Dendrolagus ursinus) From A Monograph of the Macropodidae or Family of Kangaroos, by John Gould, 1842 (hand-coloured lithograph) by Richter

Background imageEtude Collection: Epimachus Ellioti, Ward, c. 1891-1898 (coloured lithograph)

Epimachus Ellioti, Ward, c. 1891-1898 (coloured lithograph)
985734 Epimachus Ellioti, Ward, c.1891-1898 (coloured lithograph) by Hart, William (1823-94); 54.1x35.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Epimachus Ellioti, Ward)

Background imageEtude Collection: Lily, c. 1790 (w / c & pencil on paper)

Lily, c. 1790 (w / c & pencil on paper)
985721 Lily, c.1790 (w/c & pencil on paper) by Tuthill, Martha (19th century); 30.5x25 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Lily. A set of twenty-two studies of various flowers, England circa 1790)

Background imageEtude Collection: Pulmonaria Maritima, 1785-1788 (hand-coloured engraving)

Pulmonaria Maritima, 1785-1788 (hand-coloured engraving)
991241 Pulmonaria Maritima, 1785-1788 (hand-coloured engraving) by German School, (18th century); 27.9x47.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Pulmonaria Maritima)

Background imageEtude Collection: Chaetodon Glaucus, 1785-1788 (hand-coloured engraving)

Chaetodon Glaucus, 1785-1788 (hand-coloured engraving)
991237 Chaetodon Glaucus, 1785-1788 (hand-coloured engraving) by German School, (18th century); 27.9x47.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Chaetodon Glaucus)

Background imageEtude Collection: Amaryllis, c. 1790 (w / c & pencil on paper)

Amaryllis, c. 1790 (w / c & pencil on paper)
985722 Amaryllis, c.1790 (w/c & pencil on paper) by Tuthill, Martha (19th century); 30.5x25 (approx) cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Amaryllis)

Background imageEtude Collection: Studies of a Red Deer, an Ibex, a Wild Boar, three Wolves, two Beavers, two Hares, a Fox

Studies of a Red Deer, an Ibex, a Wild Boar, three Wolves, two Beavers, two Hares, a Fox
827937 Studies of a Red Deer, an Ibex, a Wild Boar, three Wolves, two Beavers, two Hares, a Fox, four Domestic Ducks, two Great Bustards, three Barn Owls a Turtle Dove, a Lapwing, a Nutcracker

Background imageEtude Collection: Study of a Man holding a Hammer, half length, (red chalk on light brown paper)

Study of a Man holding a Hammer, half length, (red chalk on light brown paper)
827567 Study of a Man holding a Hammer, half length, (red chalk on light brown paper) by Boucher, Francois (1703-70); 18.6x18.2

Background imageEtude Collection: A Nymph Leaning on a Cornucopia, and Subsidiary Studies of her Hands

A Nymph Leaning on a Cornucopia, and Subsidiary Studies of her Hands
827566 A Nymph Leaning on a Cornucopia, and Subsidiary Studies of her Hands, one holding an apple, (black, red and white chalk on light brown paper) by Natoire

Background imageEtude Collection: A Tennis Player;Study for Memories ;Une Joueuse de Tennis;Etude pour

A Tennis Player;Study for Memories ;Une Joueuse de Tennis;Etude pour
653013 A Tennis Player; Study for Memories ; Une Joueuse de Tennis; Etude pour Memories, 1889 (red chalk) by Khnopff, Fernand (1858-1921); 39.5x31.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageEtude Collection: Study of Hands for a Portrait of Helene Rouart; Etude de Mains

Study of Hands for a Portrait of Helene Rouart; Etude de Mains
652495 Study of Hands for a Portrait of Helene Rouart; Etude de Mains, Pour le Portrait de Helene Rouart, c.1886 (charcoal on tracing paper laid on brown paper) by Degas

Background imageEtude Collection: A Standing Youth, and Studies of a Woman, Her Left Arm Outstretched, (pen and brown ink)

A Standing Youth, and Studies of a Woman, Her Left Arm Outstretched, (pen and brown ink)
659183 A Standing Youth, and Studies of a Woman, Her Left Arm Outstretched, (pen and brown ink) by Bandinelli, Baccio (1488-1560); 39.1x21.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Standing Youth)

Background imageEtude Collection: Study for Sussex Farm Horse, c. 1904-6 (oil on canvas)

Study for Sussex Farm Horse, c. 1904-6 (oil on canvas)
657174 Study for Sussex Farm Horse, c. 1904-6 (oil on canvas) by Bevan, Robert Polhill (1865-1925); 27x36 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Study for Sussex Farm Horse. Robert Bevan (1865-1925)

Background imageEtude Collection: Sketch for Sardanapalus

Sketch for Sardanapalus
QED28957 Sketch for Sardanapalus by Delacroix, Ferdinand Victor Eugene (1798-1863); Louvre, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Background imageEtude Collection: Study of a dragoon and his horse (pencil)

Study of a dragoon and his horse (pencil)
CH23353 Study of a dragoon and his horse (pencil) by Gericault, Theodore (1791-1824) (follower of); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Background imageEtude Collection: A Head Study of a Tortoiseshell Cat, 1866

A Head Study of a Tortoiseshell Cat, 1866
BON40523 A Head Study of a Tortoiseshell Cat, 1866 by Huggins, William (1820-84); Private Collection; Photo eBonhams, London, UK; English, out of copyright

Background imageEtude Collection: Studies for Daedalus and Icarus, c. 1868-69 (oil on canvas)

Studies for Daedalus and Icarus, c. 1868-69 (oil on canvas)
LGH250477 Studies for Daedalus and Icarus, c.1868-69 (oil on canvas) by Leighton, Frederic (1830-96); Leighton House Museum, Kensington & Chelsea, London, UK; eLeighton House; English

Background imageEtude Collection: Study for The Ball on Shipboard, c. 1874 (see 10803)

Study for The Ball on Shipboard, c. 1874 (see 10803)
AGN69985 Study for The Ball on Shipboard, c.1874 (see 10803) by Tissot, James Jacques Joseph (1836-1902); 94.5x66 cm; Agnew & Sons, London

Background imageEtude Collection: Study for Le Pont de l Europe (oil on canvas)

Study for Le Pont de l Europe (oil on canvas)
BRM176788 Study for Le Pont de l Europe (oil on canvas) by Caillebotte, Gustave (1848-94); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Background imageEtude Collection: Study of a Man in Profile, c. 1812 (oil on canvas)

Study of a Man in Profile, c. 1812 (oil on canvas)
1197505 Study of a Man in Profile, c.1812 (oil on canvas) by Gericault, Theodore (1791-1824); 35x36.3 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Background imageEtude Collection: Study of Mrs Mercier seated in a Chair, and her youngest son

Study of Mrs Mercier seated in a Chair, and her youngest son
824081 Study of Mrs Mercier seated in a Chair, and her youngest son, Henry Mercier standing behind her, (pencil, black and red chalk with grey wash) by Sandby, Paul (1725-1809); 17.2x14.3

Background imageEtude Collection: Study for Blue Curtains, c. 1924 (oil on canvas)

Study for Blue Curtains, c. 1924 (oil on canvas)
822986 Study for Blue Curtains, c.1924 (oil on canvas) by Frieseke, Frederick Carl (1874-1939); 60x60 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Study for Blue Curtains. Frederick Carl Frieseke (1874-1939)

Background imageEtude Collection: The Dream of Lancelot, (coloured chalks on buff paper)

The Dream of Lancelot, (coloured chalks on buff paper)
1199598 The Dream of Lancelot, (coloured chalks on buff paper) by Burne-Jones, Edward Coley (1833-98); 100.5x124.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Background imageEtude Collection: Study for a Head for a Sculpture, c. 1911 (blue wax on paper)

Study for a Head for a Sculpture, c. 1911 (blue wax on paper)
988706 Study for a Head for a Sculpture, c.1911 (blue wax on paper) by Modigliani, Amedeo (1884-1920); 43.2x25.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageEtude Collection: Study of Hands, 1915 (gum bichromate print, handmade laid paper)

Study of Hands, 1915 (gum bichromate print, handmade laid paper)
991492 Study of Hands, 1915 (gum bichromate print, handmade laid paper) by Kuhn, Heinrich (1866-1944); 27.62x33.97 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Study of Hands. Heinrich Kuhn (1866-1944)

Background imageEtude Collection: Bewegungsstudie [Study of Movement], 1926 (gelatin silver print)

Bewegungsstudie [Study of Movement], 1926 (gelatin silver print)
991437 Bewegungsstudie [Study of Movement], 1926 (gelatin silver print) by Koppitz, Rudolph (1884 - 1936); 16.51x20.32 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Bewegungsstudie [Study of Movement])

Background imageEtude Collection: Man Sitting, Nude Study, 1858 (pencil on pale green paper)

Man Sitting, Nude Study, 1858 (pencil on pale green paper)
988856 Man Sitting, Nude Study, 1858 (pencil on pale green paper) by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); 30x22 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Man Sitting, Nude Study; Homme Assis, Etude de Nu)

Background imageEtude Collection: The Back of a Nude and Two Studies of a Raised Arm and Shoulder, Seen from the Front

The Back of a Nude and Two Studies of a Raised Arm and Shoulder, Seen from the Front
990022 The Back of a Nude and Two Studies of a Raised Arm and Shoulder, Seen from the Front, (black chalk, pen and brown ink) by Vaga

Background imageEtude Collection: A Drapery Study for a Virgin Annunciate, (black chalk, pen and ink on brown paper)

A Drapery Study for a Virgin Annunciate, (black chalk, pen and ink on brown paper)
990012 A Drapery Study for a Virgin Annunciate, (black chalk, pen and ink on brown paper) by Botticini, Francesco (c.1446-97); 32.1x121.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageEtude Collection: Study of the Male Figure, 1875 (charcoal, white chalk and pencil on paper)

Study of the Male Figure, 1875 (charcoal, white chalk and pencil on paper)
1767711 Study of the Male Figure, 1875 (charcoal, white chalk and pencil on paper) by Robinson, Theodore (1852-96); 60x45 (approx) cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Study of the Male Figure)

Background imageEtude Collection: Study of the Male Figure, 1875 (charcoal, white chalk and pencil on paper)

Study of the Male Figure, 1875 (charcoal, white chalk and pencil on paper)
1767709 Study of the Male Figure, 1875 (charcoal, white chalk and pencil on paper) by Robinson, Theodore (1852-96); 60x45 (approx) cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Study of the Male Figure)

Background imageEtude Collection: Study for the Head of Christ (black chalk, red, pink and white pastel on light grey paper

Study for the Head of Christ (black chalk, red, pink and white pastel on light grey paper
1766780 Study for the Head of Christ (black chalk, red, pink and white pastel on light grey paper) by Barocci or Baroccio

Background imageEtude Collection: Study for Feeling I, 1901 (India ink on paper)

Study for Feeling I, 1901 (India ink on paper)
1765176 Study for Feeling I, 1901 (India ink on paper) by Hodler, Ferdinand (1853-1918); 53x34 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Study for Feeling I ; Studie zu Empfindung I)

Background imageEtude Collection: Study of a Rose (gouache heightened with gold on paper)

Study of a Rose (gouache heightened with gold on paper)
1766454 Study of a Rose (gouache heightened with gold on paper) by Persian School, (18th century); 10x6.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Study of a Rose. Zand Persia, 18th century)

Background imageEtude Collection: Wild Rose and Grape Vine, Study From Nature, 1871 (oil on panel)

Wild Rose and Grape Vine, Study From Nature, 1871 (oil on panel)
1764700 Wild Rose and Grape Vine, Study From Nature, 1871 (oil on panel) by La Farge or Lafarge, John (1835-1910); 30.5x23.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Wild Rose and Grape Vine)

Background imageEtude Collection: Study of a Dancer; Etude de Danseuse, (pastel, wax crayon and charcoal on paper)

Study of a Dancer; Etude de Danseuse, (pastel, wax crayon and charcoal on paper)
826385 Study of a Dancer; Etude de Danseuse, (pastel, wax crayon and charcoal on paper) by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); 47x63 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Study of a Dancer; Etude de Danseuse)

Background imageEtude Collection: Two Studies of Ellen, the Artists Daughter, (black, red and white chalk)

Two Studies of Ellen, the Artists Daughter, (black, red and white chalk)
827279 Two Studies of Ellen, the Artists Daughter, (black, red and white chalk) by Helleu, Paul Cesar (1859-1927); 52x37.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Two Studies of Ellen)




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"Etude: Exploring the Art of Study and Mastery" In the world of music, the name Frederic Chopin is synonymous with brilliance and innovation. His Etudes, a collection of 27 virtuosic piano compositions, have captivated audiences for centuries. Each piece serves as a musical study, designed to challenge pianists both technically and emotionally. But beyond the realm of music lies another meaning for "etude. " In March 1926, The Etude Music Magazine adorned its front cover with an enchanting image—a lady walking in a garden, holding her small child's hand. This visual etude captures the tender bond between mother and child amidst nature's beauty. Artists throughout history have used etudes to refine their skills in various disciplines. A hand-colored lithograph from 1865 depicts a vibrant Ruffed Grouse—an etude in capturing nature's intricate details on paper. Similarly, a black chalk study from 1872 reveals meticulous strokes that shaped "The Bower Meadow, " showcasing how artists use etudes to perfect their craft. Etudes extend beyond traditional art forms; they permeate different aspects of life. From lawyers (Etude D'Avocats) to sailors (Etude De Matelot), every profession requires dedicated practice and learning. Even everyday scenes can become subjects for study. Imagine sitting at a Parisian cafe table engrossed in reading a newspaper—a snapshot frozen in time—an etude exploring human behavior within urban settings. Nature itself becomes an endless source of inspiration for those who seek to understand it better. A hand-colored engraving from 1788-1896 showcases Paeonia suffruticosa Andr. , varietal papaveracea—a botanical masterpiece transformed into an exquisite floral etude. And let us not forget the human form—the ultimate subject for artistic exploration.