Revenge
1840
graphite
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1840
graphite
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Revenge is a 1840 graphite by James Goodwyn Clonney, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a man with a tired, serious face. His curly hair is messy, and he’s resting his chin on his hand. He holds a sword in his other hand, but it looks heavy and worn. The paper is light-colored, and the drawing is rough, like it was done quickly. The title *Revenge* hints this might be about struggle or anger. The sword suggests a story, but the sketch feels more like a quick thought than a finished work. If you like this sketchy style, look up *sfumato* next.
