Artwork
Drawing of a narrow ravine
Drawing of a narrow ravine is a drawing by the Romanticist artist Howard. It dates from 1780 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. A serene drawing of a rocky ravine, characterized by tall trees and uneven terrain, is preserved in the Victoria and Albert Museum.
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Overview
A serene drawing of a rocky ravine, characterized by tall trees and uneven terrain, is preserved in the Victoria and Albert Museum.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a natural scene, with a narrow ravine flanked by thin trees, conveying a sense of ruggedness through the artist's rendering of texture and shadow.
Technique & Style
The artist employed layered pencil strokes to achieve depth, utilizing a technique that relies on line work to suggest texture and shadow, a method popular in 18th-century nature studies.
History & Provenance
Dated to around 1780, the drawing predates the lifetime of American illustrator Howard Pyle, despite sharing a similar surname, and is now held in the Victoria and Albert Museum.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Howard Pyle (March 5, 1853 – November 9, 1911) was an American illustrator, painter, and author, primarily of books for young people.
