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One of Balzac's 'Contes Drolatiques'

Elijah Albert Cox

1900

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

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One of Balzac's 'Contes Drolatiques' is a 1900 by Elijah Albert Cox, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: Elijah Albert Cox
When & what style?: 1900
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This sketch shows a man standing sideways, dressed in old-fashioned clothes. His coat is loose and draped over one shoulder, and he holds a long stick. The lines are rough and uneven, like quick pencil strokes. Notice how the artist used lots of overlapping lines to fill in shadows—this makes the fabric look textured. The drawing feels a little unfinished, like a practice piece. If you like this style, check out cross-hatching next.

The story of this work

Overview

A chalk drawing from 1900 by Elijah Albert Cox depicts a scene from one of Honoré de Balzac's *Contes Drolatiques*.

Read the full account in the museum source.

About the artist

Artist

Elijah Albert Cox

Elijah Albert Cox (1876–1955), also known as E. A. Cox and E. Albert Cox, was a British painter. He was born in Islington, London, and educated at Bolt Court Technical School. Between 1915 and 1926, Cox designed posters…

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