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Young Gentlemen in Conversation

John Jackson

1804

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Romanticism Early 19th Century

Dominant colour

Young Gentlemen in Conversation is a 1804 ink by John Jackson, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: John Jackson
When & what style?: 1804 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This sketch shows three men in a quiet moment. The two on the left sit close, one with his arm around the other’s shoulder, while the third man stands nearby, gesturing with his hand. Their clothes look simple but neat, and the lines are loose and quick, like a hurried note. The paper has a rough, textured look—almost like the artist was working fast. The brown ink and graphite give it a warm, slightly faded tone, as if it’s been around for a while. Want to know more? Check out the technique: cross-hatching.