drawing from the Ionides Album
1829
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1829
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
drawing from the Ionides Album is a 1829 by Ionides, a Romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This drawing shows a scene with two figures in the foreground. One figure is walking away from the viewer, while the other is facing them. The background features trees and hills. The drawing has a lot of detail, with many lines and textures that give it depth. The artist used a range of techniques to create different effects, from smooth shading to rougher textures. If you like this drawing, you might want to learn more about the Romanticism movement.
A nude shepherd and a woman in a classical tunic with a basket walk from the center to the right of the composition, guiding a flock of sheep, while a house and hills appear in the background to the left; this scene is found on folio 53v of the Ionides Album.
Read the full account in the museum source.
In Greek mythology, the Ionides were a sisterhood of water nymphs. Their individual names were Calliphaea, Synallasis, Pegaea and Iasis.
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