Artwork
Studies of Men
Studies of Men is a graphite drawing by the Romanticist artist Sanford Robinson Gifford. It dates from 1847 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
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- Inscribed:lower left in graphite: RA / SRG; lower right in graphite: Jan 4th 1817; left verso in graphite by unknown hand: 14 x 18; upper right incised: Luther T. Jenkins; left center incised: Luther
About this work
Overview
Studies of Men is a graphite drawing on wove paper created by Sanford Robinson Gifford in 1847.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts four men in different poses, showcasing a range of gestures and movements. The figures are rendered in various stances, from standing with arms crossed to kneeling with arms raised.
Technique & Style
Executed in graphite, the sketch features loose, expressive lines and subtle shading, with visible pencil marks and smudges contributing to its character.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Sanford Robinson Gifford (July 10, 1823 – August 29, 1880) was an American landscape painter and a leading member of the second generation of Hudson River School artists.
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