In check
1932
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1932
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
In check is a 1932 by Stanley RA Anderson, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This drawing depicts three men sitting at a table, engaged in a game of chess. The man on the left, with his hand on his chin, appears to be contemplating his next move. The man on the right, wearing a hat, looks on intently. In the background, a few other people are visible, but their faces are not clearly defined. The drawing is rendered in a detailed, realistic style, with careful attention to the textures of the men's clothing and the chessboard. The overall atmosphere is one of quiet concentration, as the men focus on their game. If you're interested in learning more about the artist's technique, you might want to look up cross-hatching.
A preparatory drawing by Stanley Anderson titled *In check*, created in 1932, served as the basis for the artist's subsequent engraving of the same name.
Read the full account in the museum source.
Stanley R. A. Anderson filled sketchbooks with pencil drawings of quiet corners: a library alcove before 1930 titled The Reading Room, the rooftops and spires of Prague’s Church of St. Mikaláš, and a misty Morning on…
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