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Untitled, by Edward Calvert, 1830

Untitled

Edward Calvert

1830

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

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Overview

Untitled is a 1830 by Edward Calvert, a Romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
Edward Calvert
When & what style?
1830 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This image shows a simple pencil drawing of three goats on a plain background. The goats are standing in a row, facing left, with their heads turned slightly towards the viewer. They have curved horns and are depicted in a rough, sketchy style. The drawing is done in a loose, expressive manner, with visible lines and shading that give the goats a sense of texture and depth. The background is plain, with no other details or features visible. The style of the drawing is reminiscent of Romanticism, a movement that emphasized emotion and imagination in art. If you're interested in learning more about this style, you might want to explore the work of other Romantic artists, such as Edward Calvert.

The story of this work

Overview

A pencil drawing by Edward Calvert from 1830 shows a nude female figure reclining beneath a rock formation.

Read the full account in the museum source.

About the artist

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