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Study from a Cast

Louis Michel Eilshemius

1885

graphite

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century Architectural

Dominant colour

Study from a Cast is a 1885 graphite by Louis Michel Eilshemius, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Louis Michel Eilshemius
When & what style?: 1885 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This sketch shows a corner of a building with a window and a flowerpot. The drawing is loose and rough, with quick pencil strokes that don’t focus on details. Shadows and light are suggested but not carefully defined—it feels more like a quick note than a finished work. The artist seems to have been more interested in shapes and movement than precision. The paper has a warm tan color, and the graphite lines vary in darkness, giving it a sketchy, unfinished look. Next, check out Eilshemius, Louis Michel to see more of his work.