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Study of the Statue of Diana in the Vatican [verso]

Benjamin Haydon

1816

charcoal

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Romanticism Early 19th Century Mythology

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Study of the Statue of Diana in the Vatican [verso] is a 1816 charcoal by Benjamin Haydon, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Benjamin Haydon
When & what style?: 1816 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This drawing is a study of the Statue of Diana in the Vatican. It's drawn in charcoal on laid paper, and it shows the statue from the side. The lines are soft and gentle, and the shading is subtle. The artist has captured the curves of the statue's body, and the folds of her clothing. The drawing is simple, but it conveys a sense of elegance and grace. If you're interested in learning more about this style of drawing, you might want to look into the Romanticism movement.

About the artist

Artist

Benjamin Haydon

Benjamin Robert Haydon (; 26 January 1786 – 22 June 1846) was a British painter who specialised in grand historical pictures, although he also painted a few contemporary subjects and portraits.

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