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Studies of Children at Play

James Goodwyn Clonney

1845

graphite

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Romanticism Early 19th Century

Dominant colour

Studies of Children at Play is a 1845 graphite by James Goodwyn Clonney, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: James Goodwyn Clonney
When & what style?: 1845 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

The image shows a sketch of two children playing, with the girl hugging the boy from behind. The boy is sitting on the ground, and the girl is kneeling beside him. The sketch is drawn in graphite on wove paper. The sketch appears to be a study of children at play, capturing a moment of innocence and joy. The artist's use of graphite creates a sense of delicacy and subtlety, highlighting the gentle nature of the scene. The National Gallery of Art, Washington, holds this sketch, which is a great example of Romanticism.