Who painted Distinguished Amateurs no. II: The Art Critic?

Distinguished Amateurs no. II: The Art Critic was painted by George Du Maurier in 1880.

Where can I see Distinguished Amateurs no. II: The Art Critic?

Distinguished Amateurs no. II: The Art Critic is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Distinguished Amateurs no. II: The Art Critic?

Distinguished Amateurs no. II: The Art Critic is associated with Impressionism.

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Artwork

Distinguished Amateurs no. II: The Art Critic

George Du Maurier , 1880

Distinguished Amateurs no. II: The Art Critic is an ink drawing by the Impressionist artist George Du Maurier. It dates from 1880 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:lower left in image in brown ink: DU MAURIER; below image in brown ink: Distinguished Amateurs. No II, The Art Critic / Prigsby (contemplating [ ]) vide legend enclosed; lower left in brown ink: Mch 13.80 / 20[?]; lower right in brown ink: 1/2 page / with small drawing / to go underneath; across top in graphite: (first words not deciphered) The head is most delectable ("most delectable" crossed out) distinctly divine! Indeed in all art, ancient or modern, I can find no head to compare to it, excepting perhaps / the "Ilyssus" of which it vaguely reminds me... / Chorus of maidens - Ah! yes - the head of the Ilyssus... (more legend and revisions across top and in right margin)

About this work

The painting is called Distinguished Amateurs no. II: The Art Critic by George Du Maurier.

This artwork is interesting because it was created in 1880, a time when Impressionism and Realism were popular. The use of pen, brown ink, and scratching-out on wove paper is a notable aspect of this piece.

You can learn more about similar artworks at the National Gallery of Art, Washington.

Overview

George Du Maurier's Distinguished Amateurs no. II: The Art Critic is a drawing created in 1880 using pen and brown ink over graphite on wove paper.

Technique & Style

The work showcases Du Maurier's use of mixed media, combining pen, brown ink, and graphite, with the added technique of scratching-out to achieve the desired effect on wove paper.

Context

Created in 1880, the drawing coincides with a period when art movements like Impressionism and Realism were gaining prominence, providing a relevant backdrop to Du Maurier's work.