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Untitled

William Baxter

1887

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century

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Untitled is a 1887 by William Baxter, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: William Baxter
When & what style?: 1887 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This sketch shows a crowded room with people sitting and standing, all dressed in fancy 19th-century clothes. A man in the center holds a dog, while others chat or read. The walls are lined with drawers, and the scene feels lively but a little chaotic. Faces are drawn with quick, confident lines. The artist focused on capturing everyday life, not polished perfection. The sketch was likely made for a magazine or newspaper, judging by the style. Look up Baxter, William to see more of his sharp, expressive drawings.

The story of this work

Overview

A drawing by William Baxter from 1887 served as preparatory work for an unidentifiable illustration.

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About the artist

Artist

William Baxter

William Baxter spent his life drawing the same street scene over and over, tweaking one small detail each time: a shadow lengthened, a window opened, a lone figure stepped into the frame.

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