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A Magician

George, Sir Hayter

1826

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Romanticism Early 19th Century

Dominant colour

A Magician is a 1826 ink by George, Sir Hayter, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: George, Sir Hayter
When & what style?: 1826 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This sketch shows a robed figure kneeling on one knee, pointing upward with one hand while holding a staff in the other. The person wears a tall, ornate hat and loose, flowing clothes. The background is mostly blank, with a few faint lines suggesting trees or branches. The drawing uses quick, loose strokes and shading to suggest form rather than detail. The artist focused on movement and gesture over precision. Next, look up Romanticism to see how this style often emphasized emotion and drama.