Who painted Study after "The Enchanted Monarch"?

Study after "The Enchanted Monarch" was painted by Frederic Stuart Church in 1886.

Where can I see Study after "The Enchanted Monarch"?

Study after "The Enchanted Monarch" is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Study after "The Enchanted Monarch"?

Study after "The Enchanted Monarch" is associated with Impressionism.

Can I buy a print of Study after "The Enchanted Monarch"?

Museum-quality prints of Study after "The Enchanted Monarch" are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Study after "The Enchanted Monarch"

Frederic Stuart Church , 1886

Study after "The Enchanted Monarch" is an ink drawing by the Impressionist artist Frederic Stuart Church. It dates from 1886 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:upper left in pen and black ink: F. S. Church / May 8th / 86; upper center in purple ballpoint pen by an unknown hand: a / May 16.; right in ink: N.Y. May 8/86 / Dear Mr. Prang, / In the Prize Exhibition / just ofered (not competeing for / the grand prizes) I have a little / oil painting 14 x 16 entitled / The Enchanted Monarch. / Representing a sorcoress with wand / in her hand and a lion looking / up in her face. The picture is copyrighted; left verso in pen and black ink: I had no idea of published it / only selling it as a picture. / Now it occured to me that / you might see it and think / perhaps I was infringing somewhat / on the Lion in Love [underlined] - so I write / It is not the same in composition / or color although similar in / subject I will not allow / any publication of the same but / I want you to be perfectly satis - / fied of this fact which only / occurred to me the other day. / Yours F.S. Church / 58 E 13

About this work

Overview

This drawing, created in 1886, is a study by Frederic Stuart Church. It is executed in pen and black ink on a handwritten letter to Mr. Prang.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a monarch butterfly, with a focus on the detailed rendering of its wings. The subject is likely derived from Church's own work, 'The Enchanted Monarch'.

Technique & Style

The artist's use of a handwritten letter as a drawing surface showcases their ability to work in unconventional contexts. The detailed rendering of the butterfly's wings demonstrates Church's skill and attention to detail.