Original drawing for illustration to 'Bad and Worthless' published in the English Illustrated Magazine

1894

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century Genre Scene

About this work

This drawing shows a scene with three people. A man in a suit and hat stands in the center, gesturing to a woman in a long dress and hat. She stands to his right, holding a shawl. To the left, another man lies on the ground, looking up at the pair. The background is a simple landscape with trees and a fence. The drawing is done in a loose, expressive style, with visible lines and shading. The artist has used a range of values to create depth and dimension in the scene. The overall effect is one of energy and movement, as if the figures are about to step out of the frame. If you like this style, you might also enjoy the work of the Impressionism movement.