Sketch of John Kavanaugh

1882

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Sketch of John Kavanaugh is a 1882 by Frank Hector Tompkins, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Frank Hector Tompkins
When & what style?: 1882 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This sketch shows a person sitting, legs crossed, with one hand resting on their knee. The drawing is loose and quick, with simple lines that focus on the figure’s posture and clothing. The paper looks old, with some wear along the edges. The artist signed it in the corner: *"Sketch of John Kavanaugh / Drawn by F.H. Tompkins / Cleveland – 1882."* The handwriting is clear but small, tucked away like an afterthought. If you like this sketch, check out The Cleveland Museum of Art to see more works like it.