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Study Drawing Collection (#3)

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Background imageStudy Drawing Collection: Sketch of a Ball at Almack's, 1815 (coloured engraving)

Sketch of a Ball at Almack's, 1815 (coloured engraving)
8650436 Sketch of a Ball at Almack's, 1815 (coloured engraving) by Grego, Joseph (1843-1908); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketch of a Ball at Almack's, 1815)

Background imageStudy Drawing Collection: Sketch for 'The Four Prophets of Israel' (for Il Gesu, Rome), c.1675-77 (oil on canvas)

Sketch for "The Four Prophets of Israel" (for Il Gesu, Rome), c.1675-77 (oil on canvas)
XOS5877834 Sketch for "The Four Prophets of Israel" (for Il Gesu, Rome), c.1675-77 (oil on canvas) by Gaulli, Giovanni Battista (Baciccio) (1639-1709); 81.3x68 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art

Background imageStudy Drawing Collection: Naval Scenes - or sketches afloat - No 3. Cooking, 1831 (coloured etching)

Naval Scenes - or sketches afloat - No 3. Cooking, 1831 (coloured etching)
7341768 Naval Scenes - or sketches afloat - No 3. Cooking, 1831 (coloured etching) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 34.2x23.8 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageStudy Drawing Collection: Study of a tree with two chairs either side of its trunk, 1802 (graphite)

Study of a tree with two chairs either side of its trunk, 1802 (graphite)
7339892 Study of a tree with two chairs either side of its trunk, 1802 (graphite) by Baxter, Thomas (1782-1821); 8.7x8.3 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageStudy Drawing Collection: A study of a Cedar tree at Merton, 1802 (watercolour, graphite)

A study of a Cedar tree at Merton, 1802 (watercolour, graphite)
7339885 A study of a Cedar tree at Merton, 1802 (watercolour, graphite) by Baxter, Thomas (1782-1821); 13x20.7 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageStudy Drawing Collection: An arbour surrounded by trees (recto), 1804 (graphite, pen, ink, grey wash)

An arbour surrounded by trees (recto), 1804 (graphite, pen, ink, grey wash)
7339876 An arbour surrounded by trees (recto), 1804 (graphite, pen, ink, grey wash) by Baxter, Thomas (1782-1821); 13.3x29.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageStudy Drawing Collection: Ethiopian Africa. Outlines of the Globe or Imaginary World Tour in twenty-three volumes - narratives

Ethiopian Africa. Outlines of the Globe or Imaginary World Tour in twenty-three volumes - narratives
7342595 Ethiopian Africa. Outlines of the Globe or Imaginary World Tour in twenty-three volumes - narratives, natural history and sketches by Thomas Pennant (1726-1798), naturalist, traveller

Background imageStudy Drawing Collection: PAH1228; Sketches of a battleship and two other Royal Navy vessels (drawing)

PAH1228; Sketches of a battleship and two other Royal Navy vessels (drawing)
7342481 PAH1228; Sketches of a battleship and two other Royal Navy vessels (drawing) by Everett, John (1876-1949); National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageStudy Drawing Collection: Head and shoulders portrait sketch of woman with eyes downcast, 19th century (pen, ink)

Head and shoulders portrait sketch of woman with eyes downcast, 19th century (pen, ink)
7341866 Head and shoulders portrait sketch of woman with eyes downcast, 19th century (pen, ink) by Brett, John (1831-1902); 25.6x17.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageStudy Drawing Collection: Portrait sketch of bearded man, inscribed Brinsley Norton (graphite)

Portrait sketch of bearded man, inscribed Brinsley Norton (graphite)
7341864 Portrait sketch of bearded man, inscribed Brinsley Norton (graphite) by Brett, John (1831-1902); 25.5x17.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageStudy Drawing Collection: Young Girl Seated, 1850 (sketch)

Young Girl Seated, 1850 (sketch)
3330257 Young Girl Seated, 1850 (sketch); (add.info.: Sketch titled Young Girl Seated by Vincent Van Gogh (1853-1890) a Dutch Post-Impressionist painter

Background imageStudy Drawing Collection: The fictional character of Dr Syntax, 1850

The fictional character of Dr Syntax, 1850
3477983 The fictional character of Dr Syntax, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration of the fictional character of Dr Syntax with the Squire, his wife and sister)

Background imageStudy Drawing Collection: Sketch for 'The Oriental Dream', before 1904 (oil on fabric)

Sketch for "The Oriental Dream", before 1904 (oil on fabric)
XOS5882386 Sketch for "The Oriental Dream", before 1904 (oil on fabric) by Lecomte du Nouy, Jean Jules Antoine (1842-1923); 12.4x19.6 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Background imageStudy Drawing Collection: Esterel Village, c.1890 (monotype)

Esterel Village, c.1890 (monotype)
XOS5877381 Esterel Village, c.1890 (monotype) by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); 29.9x39.9 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info)

Background imageStudy Drawing Collection: White Mare, c.1868 (oil on panel)

White Mare, c.1868 (oil on panel)
XOS5874505 White Mare, c.1868 (oil on panel) by Homer, Winslow (1836-1910); 32.5x45 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info)

Background imageStudy Drawing Collection: Sketchbook, page 07: 'Carter Mt (?) Aug. 28th', 1859 (graphite)

Sketchbook, page 07: "Carter Mt (?) Aug. 28th", 1859 (graphite)
XOS5878326 Sketchbook, page 07: "Carter Mt (?) Aug. 28th", 1859 (graphite) by Gifford, Sanford Robinson (1823-80); Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Background imageStudy Drawing Collection: Laban Searching for His Stolen Gods, 1753 (oil on canvas)

Laban Searching for His Stolen Gods, 1753 (oil on canvas)
XOS5877312 Laban Searching for His Stolen Gods, 1753 (oil on canvas) by Saint-Aubin, Augustin de (1736-1807); 62x72 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Background imageStudy Drawing Collection: The Swallows, c.1881 (pen, brush, ink, chalk, crayon and graphite on paper)

The Swallows, c.1881 (pen, brush, ink, chalk, crayon and graphite on paper)
5861867 The Swallows, c.1881 (pen, brush, ink, chalk, crayon and graphite on paper) by Bracquemond, Felix (1833-1914); The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; (add.info.: by Felix Henri Bracquemond)

Background imageStudy Drawing Collection: The Artist's Father Reading, c.1883 (graphite, on ivory wove paper)

The Artist's Father Reading, c.1883 (graphite, on ivory wove paper)
5860752 The Artist's Father Reading, c.1883 (graphite, on ivory wove paper) by Cassatt, Mary Stevenson (1844-1926); The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; (add.info.: by Mary Cassatt)

Background imageStudy Drawing Collection: Castle Rosso, on the Coast of Lycia (engraving)

Castle Rosso, on the Coast of Lycia (engraving)
8663114 Castle Rosso, on the Coast of Lycia (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Castle Rosso, on the Coast of Lycia)

Background imageStudy Drawing Collection: So that doesn't count (litho)

So that doesn't count (litho)
8663026 So that doesn't count (litho) by May, Phil (1864-1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: So that doesn't count)

Background imageStudy Drawing Collection: Paradoxical (litho)

Paradoxical (litho)
8662999 Paradoxical (litho) by May, Phil (1864-1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: Paradoxical. Illustration for Sketches from "Punch" by Phil May (Punch, 1903).); © Look and Learn

Background imageStudy Drawing Collection: Dottyville again (litho)

Dottyville again (litho)
8662997 Dottyville again (litho) by May, Phil (1864-1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dottyville again. Illustration for Sketches from "Punch" by Phil May (Punch)

Background imageStudy Drawing Collection: Shakspeare Illustrated (litho)

Shakspeare Illustrated (litho)
8662990 Shakspeare Illustrated (litho) by May, Phil (1864-1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shakspeare Illustrated. Illustration for Sketches from "Punch" by Phil May (Punch)

Background imageStudy Drawing Collection: Prominent Celebrities, A Sketch in the Park, 1834 (coloured engraving)

Prominent Celebrities, A Sketch in the Park, 1834 (coloured engraving)
8651604 Prominent Celebrities, A Sketch in the Park, 1834 (coloured engraving) by Grego, Joseph (1843-1908); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prominent Celebrities, A Sketch in the Park, 1834)

Background imageStudy Drawing Collection: 'All In!' A Sketch at Nelson Street School (engraving)

"All In!" A Sketch at Nelson Street School (engraving)
8642816 "All In!" A Sketch at Nelson Street School (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: "All In!" A Sketch at Nelson Street School)

Background imageStudy Drawing Collection: Eustace Carroll's Sketch (engraving)

Eustace Carroll's Sketch (engraving)
8636584 Eustace Carroll's Sketch (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Eustace Carroll's Sketch)

Background imageStudy Drawing Collection: 'A Happy Release' - a rejected sketch (litho)

"A Happy Release" - a rejected sketch (litho)
8675827 "A Happy Release" - a rejected sketch (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: "A Happy Release" - a rejected sketch)

Background imageStudy Drawing Collection: Portrait of a recidivist thief of Milan, 19th century (engraving)

Portrait of a recidivist thief of Milan, 19th century (engraving)
FGL5491973 Portrait of a recidivist thief of Milan, 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Plank from the criminology study "The criminal man" (L'uomo delinquente)

Background imageStudy Drawing Collection: Study of a donkey with a bridle and harness, c.1820 (pencil with brown and grey wash on paper)

Study of a donkey with a bridle and harness, c.1820 (pencil with brown and grey wash on paper)
7342271 Study of a donkey with a bridle and harness, c.1820 (pencil with brown and grey wash on paper) by Streatfeild, Thomas (1777-1848); 6x6.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageStudy Drawing Collection: Sketched portrait of Cribben Master of the Pegase, c.1794 (pen, ink, grey)

Sketched portrait of Cribben Master of the Pegase, c.1794 (pen, ink, grey)
7342091 Sketched portrait of Cribben Master of the Pegase, c.1794 (pen, ink, grey) by Unknown artist, (18th century); 11.8x9.7 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageStudy Drawing Collection: A study in graphite of the bridge and trees from the west (verso), 1805 (watercolour, pen, ink)

A study in graphite of the bridge and trees from the west (verso), 1805 (watercolour, pen, ink, graphite)
7339896 A study in graphite of the bridge and trees from the west (verso), 1805 (watercolour, pen, ink, graphite) by Baxter, Thomas (1782-1821); 13x20.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageStudy Drawing Collection: A view through trees towards a single-storey building (verso), 1802 (graphite)

A view through trees towards a single-storey building (verso), 1802 (graphite)
7339891 A view through trees towards a single-storey building (verso), 1802 (graphite) by Baxter, Thomas (1782-1821); 14.3x9.7 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageStudy Drawing Collection: The house and grounds at Merton from the south-east, 1805 (watercolour, graphite)

The house and grounds at Merton from the south-east, 1805 (watercolour, graphite)
7339883 The house and grounds at Merton from the south-east, 1805 (watercolour, graphite) by Baxter, Thomas (1782-1821); 13x41.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageStudy Drawing Collection: Part of the grounds at Merton with an arbour and trees, 1804 (watercolour, graphite)

Part of the grounds at Merton with an arbour and trees, 1804 (watercolour, graphite)
7339877 Part of the grounds at Merton with an arbour and trees, 1804 (watercolour, graphite) by Baxter, Thomas (1782-1821); 3.6x29.1 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageStudy Drawing Collection: Part of the grounds at Merton with an arbour and trees (recto), 1804 (watercolour, graphite)

Part of the grounds at Merton with an arbour and trees (recto), 1804 (watercolour, graphite)
7339875 Part of the grounds at Merton with an arbour and trees (recto), 1804 (watercolour, graphite) by Baxter, Thomas (1782-1821); 3.6x29.1 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageStudy Drawing Collection: Merton, July 1803 (recto), 1803 (pen, ink)

Merton, July 1803 (recto), 1803 (pen, ink)
7339874 Merton, July 1803 (recto), 1803 (pen, ink) by Baxter, Thomas (1782-1821); 9.7x15.3 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageStudy Drawing Collection: Study of a pine tree at Merton (recto), 1803 (graphite)

Study of a pine tree at Merton (recto), 1803 (graphite)
7339873 Study of a pine tree at Merton (recto), 1803 (graphite) by Baxter, Thomas (1782-1821); 14.7x9.7 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageStudy Drawing Collection: The fictional character of Dr Syntax, 1850

The fictional character of Dr Syntax, 1850
3478970 The fictional character of Dr Syntax, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration of the fictional character of Dr Syntax with the Squire, his wife and sister)

Background imageStudy Drawing Collection: Carrying of Prince Edward to the Font (engraving)

Carrying of Prince Edward to the Font (engraving)
8632386 Carrying of Prince Edward to the Font (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Carrying of Prince Edward to the Font)

Background imageStudy Drawing Collection: The syrens of the sea, a sketch of the pretty bathers on the French coast at Trouville (engraving)

The syrens of the sea, a sketch of the pretty bathers on the French coast at Trouville (engraving)
8643240 The syrens of the sea, a sketch of the pretty bathers on the French coast at Trouville (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The syrens of the sea)

Background imageStudy Drawing Collection: Cunningham's Gap (engraving)

Cunningham's Gap (engraving)
8648010 Cunningham's Gap (engraving) by Australian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cunningham's Gap. Queensland)

Background imageStudy Drawing Collection: Shakespeare Head, Mercury Bay (engraving)

Shakespeare Head, Mercury Bay (engraving)
8648047 Shakespeare Head, Mercury Bay (engraving) by Australian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shakespeare Head, Mercury Bay)

Background imageStudy Drawing Collection: Sketchbook, page 01: Self Portraits with Vignittes, 1859 (graphite)

Sketchbook, page 01: Self Portraits with Vignittes, 1859 (graphite)
XOS5878320 Sketchbook, page 01: Self Portraits with Vignittes, 1859 (graphite) by Gifford, Sanford Robinson (1823-80); Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Background imageStudy Drawing Collection: Study for 'The Hireling Shepherd', 1851 (graphite)

Study for "The Hireling Shepherd", 1851 (graphite)
XOS5880747 Study for "The Hireling Shepherd", 1851 (graphite) by Hunt, William Holman (1827-1910); 11.4x18.3 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: Drawing by William Holman Hunt)

Background imageStudy Drawing Collection: Sketchbook, page 08: Carter Mountain (?), 1859 (graphite)

Sketchbook, page 08: Carter Mountain (?), 1859 (graphite)
XOS5878327 Sketchbook, page 08: Carter Mountain (?), 1859 (graphite) by Gifford, Sanford Robinson (1823-80); Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Background imageStudy Drawing Collection: Sketchbook, page 05: 'Bethel ME Aug 19th', 1859 (graphite)

Sketchbook, page 05: "Bethel ME Aug 19th", 1859 (graphite)
XOS5878324 Sketchbook, page 05: "Bethel ME Aug 19th", 1859 (graphite) by Gifford, Sanford Robinson (1823-80); Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Background imageStudy Drawing Collection: Quite another thing (litho)

Quite another thing (litho)
8663001 Quite another thing (litho) by May, Phil (1864-1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: Quite another thing. Illustration for Sketches from "Punch" by Phil May (Punch)




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"Exploring the Art of Study Drawing: From Venice's San Giorgio to Captivating Portraits" Immerse yourself in the world of study drawing, where artists capture intricate details and emotions through various mediums. Transporting us to the enchanting city of Venice, a vibrant color lithograph depicts the magnificent San Giorgio, inviting us to delve into artistic inspiration. Intriguingly, a sick woman lies in bed, possibly Saskia, wife of a renowned painter from 1640. With pen, brush, and gouache as their tools, artists skillfully bring forth delicate nuances and tender expressions. Moving forward in time to c. 1723-24, we encounter an academic nude seated with hands clasped on light brown paper using red and white chalk. The artist masterfully portrays both vulnerability and strength through this captivating figure study. Head studies painted meticulously on panel showcase the artist's dedication to capturing every detail with oil paints. These intimate glimpses into human features allow for exploration of individuality and character. A graphite sketch titled "Tuning" transports us back to 1867 when an artist used simple lines to convey movement and rhythm within a musical scene. This minimalist approach highlights the power of suggestion while leaving room for interpretation. Traveling once again to Venice in 1840 via pencil and watercolor on card medium reveals "First of the Month's Sculptures. " This artwork captures St Mark's Square adorned with sculptures that celebrate artistry itself—a tribute within a tribute. "The Triumph of the Church, " created after 1628 using oil on wood technique showcases religious symbolism intertwined with artistic prowess—an allegorical representation that captivates viewers' imagination. Delving deeper into history brings us face-to-face with Guinevere herself during her portrayal as Sir Launcelot's muse in 1857. Pencil strokes combined with watercolors breathe life into this study—offering a glimpse into the artist's creative process.