Preparatory Sketch Collection (#8)

Perseus and Andromeda, study for The Doom Fulfilled, 1875 (gouache with gold paint on board)
5859143 Perseus and Andromeda, study for The Doom Fulfilled, 1875 (gouache with gold paint on board) by Burne-Jones, Edward Coley (1833-98); 33--30 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL

Sketch for a Ceiling Fresco, c. 1740 (oil on canvas)
5862106 Sketch for a Ceiling Fresco, c.1740 (oil on canvas) by Ferretti, Giovanni Domenico (1692-1769); 65--50.8 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL

Dancer Stretching at the Bar, 1867-80 (pastel with estompe on cream laid paper)
5859655 Dancer Stretching at the Bar, 1867-80 (pastel with estompe on cream laid paper) by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); 31.8--24 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL

Dancer Turning, c. 1876 (charcoal and chalk on paper)
5860820 Dancer Turning, c.1876 (charcoal and chalk on paper) by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); 60.7--44.8 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; (add.info.: by Hilaire Germain Edgar Degas (1834-1917))

Dancer Bending Forward, 1874-79 (charcoal with pastel on blue paper)
5859654 Dancer Bending Forward, 1874-79 (charcoal with pastel on blue paper) by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); 46.2--30.4 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL

The Circus, study (Watercolour, 1890)
LRI4611421 The Circus, study (Watercolour, 1890) by Seurat, Georges Pierre (1859-91); Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: Study for " The Circus" - Watercolour by Georges Seurat (1859-1891)

Tahitian Landscape, 1894 (w / c monotype on paper)
5861979 Tahitian Landscape, 1894 (w/c monotype on paper) by Gauguin, Paul (1848-1903); 21.7--24.7 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; (add.info.: by Paul Gauguin (1848-1903))

The Carrot Puller, 1885 (black chalk on paper)
5861861 The Carrot Puller, 1885 (black chalk on paper) by Gogh, Vincent van (1853-90); 52.5x42.2 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; (add.info.: by Vincent van Gogh (1853-1890))

Single span railway bridge, 19th century (Pencil, Chalk)
7261671 Single span railway bridge, 19th century (Pencil, Chalk) by British School, (19th century); 13x16.5 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info.: Single span railway bridge)

Old water wheel wheelhouse (pulled down) no. 1, 19th century (Pencil, Watercolour)
7261698 Old water wheel wheelhouse (pulled down) no. 1, 19th century (Pencil, Watercolour) by British School, (19th century); 13x19.6 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent

Old water wheel wheelhouse (pulled down) no. 2, 19th century (Pencil, Watercolour)
7261620 Old water wheel wheelhouse (pulled down) no. 2, 19th century (Pencil, Watercolour) by British School, (19th century); 13x19.6 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent

Holy House, 19th century (Ink)
7261288 Holy House, 19th century (Ink) by Hughes, Edward (1824-1908); Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info.: Holy House. From a drawing by Jeffries. Framed and glazed)

Luzern, 1840-1900 (Pencil, Watercolour)
7261501 Luzern, 1840-1900 (Pencil, Watercolour) by Brabazon, Hercules Brabazon (1821-1906); 11.5x17.3 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info.: Luzern; Drawing; Brabazon)

Monument sketch, 1810-65 (Pencil)
7261638 Monument sketch, 1810-65 (Pencil) by Pretty, Edward (1792-1865); Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info.: Monument sketch)

Mr Simpson, 1820-73 (Ink)
7261485 Mr Simpson, 1820-73 (Ink) by Landseer, Edwin (1802-73); 9x5.5 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info.: Mr Simpson)

Landscape, 1857-1945 (Ink)
7261398 Landscape, 1857-1945 (Ink) by Short, Frank (1857-1945); Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info.: Landscape. Undated black and white drawing)

Ploughing at Shoreham (pencil and chalk on paper)
XYC238492 Ploughing at Shoreham (pencil and chalk on paper) by Linnell, John (1792-1882); 35.2x45.1 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA

Profile of a man, 1810-65 (Pastel, Charcoal)
7261577 Profile of a man, 1810-65 (Pastel, Charcoal) by Pretty, Edward (1792-1865); Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info.: Profile of a man. Looking towards the left of the drawing)

Two Sheep and a Goat (animal studies), 1625-54 (Chalk)
7261596 Two Sheep and a Goat (animal studies), 1625-54 (Chalk) by Potter, Paulus (1625-54); 10.5x17 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info.: Two Sheep and a Goat (animal studies)

Cow (animal study), 1625-54 (Chalk)
7261587 Cow (animal study), 1625-54 (Chalk) by Potter, Paulus (1625-54); 10.5x17 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info.: Cow (animal study). 1625-1654

A Yorkshire Gossip, 1890 (Ink)
7261433 A Yorkshire Gossip, 1890 (Ink) by May, Philip William (1864-1903); Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info.: A Yorkshire Gossip, c. 1890. Pen drawing)

Landscape, 1864 (black & white chalks on paper)
XIR384516 Landscape, 1864 (black & white chalks on paper) by Corot, Jean Baptiste Camille (1796-1875); Private Collection

The Sheep Shearer (pencil on paper)
XOU16855 The Sheep Shearer (pencil on paper) by Segantini, Giovanni (1858-99); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Rouen, France; (add.info.: by Giovanni Segantini (1858-99))

A Young Shepherdess Spinning (red & white chalk and charcoal on paper)
XHC220066 A Young Shepherdess Spinning (red & white chalk and charcoal on paper) by Millet, Jean-Francois (1814-75); 25x30 cm; Musee d Art Thomas Henry, Cherbourg, France

Auberville (pencil & ink on paper)
XYC284850 Auberville (pencil & ink on paper) by Sickert, Walter Richard (1860-1942); 12.7x24.1 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; English, out of copyright

Inn Yard of the Talbot Inn, Southwark, 1810 (pencil on paper)
XJF437952 Inn Yard of the Talbot Inn, Southwark, 1810 (pencil on paper) by Shepherd, George Sidney (1784-1862); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Channel, c. 1845 (graphite & w / c on paper)
XYC308316 The Channel, c.1845 (graphite & w/c on paper) by Turner, Joseph Mallord William (1775-1851); 9.5x16.2 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; English, out of copyright

Drawings of a child
Preparatory sketches of a child, by Leonardo da Vinci, for his painting " Virgin and Child with St. Anne". Chalk on paper dating from the early 16th century

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"Exploring the Artistic Process: Capturing Essence through Preparatory Sketches" Sketch for the Last Supper in Venice, San Giorgio (colour litho): A glimpse into the meticulous planning behind one of history's most iconic masterpieces. Sick woman in a bed, maybe Saskia, wife of the painter, 1640 (pen, brush & gouache): An intimate portrayal of vulnerability and love as an artist captures his beloved spouse during her illness. A seated academic nude with his hands clasped, c. 1723-24 (red & white chalk on light brown paper): Delicate strokes bring to life a contemplative figure embodying grace and intellectual depth. Head studies (oil on panel): The artist's exploration of human expression and emotion through captivating portraits that reveal both individuality and universality. Tuning, 1867 (graphite): A fleeting moment frozen in time as skilled hands adjust strings - a testament to dedication and precision within the world of music. First of the Month's Sculptures, St Mark's, Venice, 1840 (pencil & w/c on card): A preliminary sketch capturing architectural marvels that stand tall against time while showcasing intricate details awaiting their transformation into grand sculptures. The Triumph of the Church after 1628 (oil on wood): Through preparatory sketches emerges an awe-inspiring depiction celebrating faith and spiritual triumph amidst adversity. Study of Guinevere for Sir Launcelot in the Queen's Chamber, 1857 (pencil & w/c on paper): Unveiling Arthurian legends' enchantment through initial sketches that breathe life into mythical characters entwined in timeless tales. Madame Lisle and Madame Loubens, 1869-72 (graphite on tan wove paper): The delicate lines capture friendship immortalized by artistry; two souls forever intertwined upon this textured canvas. Portrait of Essil Elmslie, 1911 (pencil on paper).