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Study for "Queen Victoria"

George, Sir Hayter

1838

graphite

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Romanticism Early 19th Century

Dominant colour

Study for "Queen Victoria" is a 1838 graphite by George, Sir Hayter, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: George, Sir Hayter
When & what style?: 1838 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This sketch depicts a woman standing on a raised platform, wearing a long dress and a crown. She holds a scepter in her right hand, which is raised above her head. The woman's left hand rests on the back of a chair beside her. The sketch is drawn in graphite on wove paper, with bold lines and minimal shading. The artist's use of simple shapes and lines creates a sense of elegance and refinement. The sketch is a study for a larger painting, and its simplicity and elegance make it a compelling work of art. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, explore the works of Hayter, George, Sir.