1850
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Palpitation is a 1850 by Charles West Cope, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
The image depicts a woman's head and shoulders, turned to the left. Her hair is pulled back, and her right hand is raised to her chin. The drawing is rendered in soft, muted tones, with subtle shading that suggests depth and dimensionality. The woman's expression is contemplative, her eyes cast downward as if lost in thought. Her features are delicate, with a slender nose and full lips. The overall effect is one of quiet introspection, as if the subject is lost in her own world. The drawing's soft, dreamy quality invites the viewer to step into the subject's inner world. To learn more about the artist's technique, explore the cross-hatching method used in this piece.
The artwork *Palpitation* by Charles Cope, created in 1850, is a preparatory study for a painting of the same title.
Read the full account in the museum source.
Charles West Cope (28 July 1811– 21 August 1890) was an English, Victorian era painter of genre and history scenes, and an etcher. He was responsible for painting several frescos in the House of Lords in London.
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