Who painted Female Students at the Royal Academy Schools?

Female Students at the Royal Academy Schools was painted by Edith Brearey Dawson in 1898.

Where can I see Female Students at the Royal Academy Schools?

Female Students at the Royal Academy Schools is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

What movement is Female Students at the Royal Academy Schools?

Female Students at the Royal Academy Schools is associated with Impressionism.

Can I buy a print of Female Students at the Royal Academy Schools?

Museum-quality prints of Female Students at the Royal Academy Schools are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Female Students at the Royal Academy Schools

Edith Brearey Dawson , 1898

Female Students at the Royal Academy Schools is a watercolor work on paper by the Impressionist artist Edith Brearey Dawson. It dates from 1898 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

Overview

Female Students at the Royal Academy Schools is a watercolour painting created by Edith Brearey Dawson in 1898.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts two female students in a studio at the Royal Academy Schools, one standing at an easel working on a sketch of birds, the other seated with her back to the viewer, holding a brush and palette.

Technique & Style

Dawson employed soft watercolours to achieve a light and natural colour palette, capturing the cozy yet cluttered atmosphere of the studio.

Context

The scene is set in a studio with red walls, featuring a small table with a vase and framed drawings on the wall, with the women's clothing appearing somewhat old-fashioned.