Preparatory Study Collection

Ballet de Papa ChrysanthAeeme, 1892 (oil on cardboard)
XIR901508 Ballet de Papa ChrysanthAeAšme, 1892 (oil on cardboard) by Toulouse-Lautrec, Henri de (1864-1901); Musee Toulouse-Lautrec, Albi

Pieta, attributed to either Giovanni Bellini (c. 1430-1516) or Andrea Mantegna (1430-1516) (pen and ink on paper)
FTB165443 Pieta, attributed to either Giovanni Bellini (c.1430-1516) or Andrea Mantegna (1430-1516) (pen and ink on paper) by Italian School, (15th century); Gallerie dell Accademia, Venice

St. John the Evangelist, attributed to either Giovanni Bellini (c. 1430-1516) or Andrea Mantegna (1430-1516)
FTB165444 St. John the Evangelist, attributed to either Giovanni Bellini (c.1430-1516) or Andrea Mantegna (1430-1516) (pen and ink on paper) by Italian School

Quest for the Holy Grail - Study for the Summons, 1894 (watercolour & gouache on paper)
451295 Quest for the Holy Grail - Study for the Summons, 1894 (watercolour & gouache on paper) by Burne-Jones, Edward Coley (1833-98); Birmingham Museums and Art Gallery; (add.info)

An unfinished portrait of Florence Nightingale (1820-1910) 1856 (pencil
NAM254182 An unfinished portrait of Florence Nightingale (1820-1910) 1856 (pencil, pen & ink and w/c on paper) by Cadogan, George (1814-80); National Army Museum

Woman in Black, c. 1719 (red & black chalk on paper)
CLK418010 Woman in Black, c.1719 (red & black chalk on paper) by Watteau, Jean Antoine (1684-1721); 19.7x17.9 cm; Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, Williamstown, Massachusetts, USA; French

The Vision of St. Romauld (red chalk with wash on paper)
FIT437716 The Vision of St. Romauld (red chalk with wash on paper) by Sacchi, Andrea (1599-1661); 33.7x25.9 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

Faith, after Leighton, 1900 (watercolour)
Ma447060 Faith, after Leighton, 1900 (watercolour) by Miller, John Douglas (1860-1903); 13.75 x 11 inches cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

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

Virgin and Child with St. Anne, c. 1501-10 (pen and ink on paper)
FTB165451 Virgin and Child with St. Anne, c.1501-10 (pen and ink on paper) by Vinci, Leonardo da (1452-1519); Gallerie dell Accademia, Venice, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

Annunciation ca 1522-25 Pen brown ink brush
Artokoloro

Seated Figure Mercury 1503-40 Black chalk 12 x 8 1 / 8in
Artokoloro

Adoration Magi ca 1517 Red chalk highlighted
Artokoloro

Virgin Child Saint John Baptist Pope Saint Dionysius
Artokoloro

Saint Francis Assisi Resuscitating Dead Youth
Artokoloro

Standing Youth Hands Back Seated Youth Reading
Artokoloro

Study Equestrian Portrait Albert de Ligne Count
Artokoloro

Preparatory Study Plate 34 Maisons de plaisance
Artokoloro

Preparatory Study Plate 41 Maisons de plaisance
Artokoloro

Half-Length Study Monk Holding Book Long Implement
Artokoloro

Head Woman Looking Up Judith 1625-26 Red black chalk
Artokoloro

Youth Right Arm Raised Shoulder-Length Portrayal
Artokoloro

Chinoiseries: Danse Chinoise (preparatory study for a tapestry), c. 1742 (oil on canvas)
XIR905853 Chinoiseries: Danse Chinoise (preparatory study for a tapestry), c.1742 (oil on canvas) by Boucher, Francois (1703-70); 30x57 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts et d Archeologie, Besancon

The Charging Chasseur (oil on canvas)
XIR905596 The Charging Chasseur (oil on canvas) by Gericault, Theodore (1791-1824); 27x22.5 cm; Musee Bonnat, Bayonne, France; (add.info.: Officier de chasseurs echeval chargeant (esquisse)); French

Apollo Crowning the Arts, c. 1763-70 (oil on canvas)
XIR905585 Apollo Crowning the Arts, c.1763-70 (oil on canvas) by Boucher, Francois (1703-70); 64.5x82 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Tours, France; (add.info.: Apollon couronnant les Arts); French

A Study of a Horse (oil on canvas)
XIR905330 A Study of a Horse (oil on canvas) by Gericault, Theodore (1791-1824); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Beziers, France; (add.info.: Cheval (etude)); French, out of copyright

Study for the Descent from the Cross for the Church of Saint-Philippe-du-Roule: the Jews
XIR903556 Study for the Descent from the Cross for the Church of Saint-Philippe-du-Roule: the Jews (oil on canvas) by Chasseriau, Theodore (1819-56); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet

The Storm or The Wreck (oil on canvas)
XIR902567 The Storm or The Wreck (oil on canvas) by Gericault, Theodore (1791-1824); 19x25 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info)

Study of a Child with a Dog (pencil and crayon on paper)
XIR901691 Study of a Child with a Dog (pencil and crayon on paper) by Le Brun, Charles (1619-90); Louvre (Cabinet de dessins), Paris, France; (add.info.: Etude d enfant avec un chien)

The Prodigal Son Returns (preparatory study)
XIR901579 The Prodigal Son Returns (preparatory study) by Chasseriau, Theodore (1819-56); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Blois, France; (add.info.: L Enfant prodigue (esquisse)); French, out of copyright

Psyche Receiving the Divine Honors (preparatory study), c
XIR901573 Psyche Receiving the Divine Honors (preparatory study), c.1740 (oil painting on paper mounted on canvas) by Boucher, Francois (1703-70); 56.5x45 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Blois

La Revue Blanche, 1895 (oil on card)
XIR901519 La Revue Blanche, 1895 (oil on card) by Toulouse-Lautrec, Henri de (1864-1901); Musee Toulouse-Lautrec, Albi, France; (add.info.: La Revue Blanche); French, out of copyright

Caudieux (study for a poster), 1893 (oil on card)
XIR901509 Caudieux (study for a poster), 1893 (oil on card) by Toulouse-Lautrec, Henri de (1864-1901); 114x88 cm; Musee Toulouse-Lautrec, Albi

Woman Standing, study for A Batignolles de Bruant, 1888 (oil on wood)
XIR901502 Woman Standing, study for A Batignolles de Bruant, 1888 (oil on wood) by Toulouse-Lautrec, Henri de (1864-1901); Musee Toulouse-Lautrec, Albi, France; (add.info.: Femme debout)

A Preparatory Study Depicting The Miracle of Saint Paul, The Blinding of Elymas
XIR899233 A Preparatory Study Depicting The Miracle of Saint Paul, The Blinding of Elymas (oil on canvas) by Loir, Nicolas Pierre (1624-79); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

The Republic (sketch), 1848 (oil on canvas)
XIR898731 The Republic (sketch), 1848 (oil on canvas) by Daumier, Honore (1808-79); 73x60 cm; Musee d Orsay, Paris, France; (add.info.: La Republique (esquisse)); French, out of copyright

Study of a Mountain (oil on canvas)
XIR898712 Study of a Mountain (oil on canvas) by Herbert or Hebert, Antoine Auguste Ernest (1817-1908); Musee Hebert, Paris, France; (add.info.: Montagne (etude) ); French, out of copyright

Head of a Woman Turned to the Right (black pencil and sanguine)
XIR898131 Head of a Woman Turned to the Right (black pencil and sanguine) by Boucher, Francois (1703-70); Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info)

Study of Movement (crayon on paper)
XIR897675 Study of Movement (crayon on paper) by Rodin, Auguste (1840-1917); 29x19 cm; Musee Rodin, Paris, France; (add.info.: Etude de mouvement); French, out of copyright

Two Figures (preparatory study for The Gates of Hell ) (lead-pencil
XIR897674 Two Figures (preparatory study for The Gates of Hell ) (lead-pencil and ink wash on paper) by Rodin, Auguste (1840-1917); 18x13 cm; Musee Rodin, Paris

Study for the Virgin and Child with St. Anne, c
XJF311692 Study for the Virgin and Child with St. Anne, c.1501 (pen and ink over black chalk on paper) by Vinci, Leonardo da (1452-1519); 26x19.7 cm; British Museum, London, UK; Italian

Day, 1803 (pencil and wash on paper)
XKH141673 Day, 1803 (pencil and wash on paper) by Runge, Philipp Otto (1777-1810); Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; German, out of copyright

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"Exploring the World of Preparatory Study: A Glimpse into Artistic Mastery" Delve into the captivating world with these remarkable artworks. "Ballet de Papa ChrysanthAeeme, 1892" takes us behind the scenes of a ballet performance, showcasing the meticulous planning and practice that goes into creating such graceful movements. In "Pieta, " attributed to either Giovanni Bellini or Andrea Mantegna, we witness an intimate moment between Mary and Jesus. The delicate pen and ink strokes reveal the artist's careful consideration in capturing this profound scene. Similarly, "St. John the Evangelist, " also attributed to Bellini or Mantegna, showcases their mastery in pen and ink techniques. Every stroke brings forth a sense of spirituality as St. John is portrayed with utmost reverence. "The Quest for the Holy Grail - Study for the Summons, 1894" immerses us in Arthurian legend through vibrant watercolor and gouache on paper. This preparatory study allows us to glimpse at how artists bring mythical tales to life through their imaginative process. Pythagoras' drawing for Raphael's iconic fresco "The School of Athens" offers insight into his role as one of history's greatest mathematicians and philosophers. This sketch reveals Pythagoras' intellectual prowess before being immortalized on a grand scale. An unfinished portrait captures Florence Nightingale's essence during her groundbreaking work as a nurse during Victorian times. Through simple pencil lines from 1856, we catch a glimpse of Nightingale's determination and compassion that would shape modern healthcare practices. In "Woman in Black, " created around 1719 using red and black chalk on paper, we see an elegant figure emerge from skilled hands. The artist explores light and shadow while preparing to create a masterpiece filled with depth and emotion. "The Vision of St. Romauld" transports us into a world of spirituality and contemplation.