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Studies of a Bull (verso)

Johan Jongkind

1864

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century Animal

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Studies of a Bull (verso) is a 1864 by Johan Jongkind, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Johan Jongkind
When & what style?: 1864 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This sketch on paper shows a bull's head and two views of its legs. The bull's head is turned to the left, and its legs are shown from the front and side. The drawing is done in pencil and appears to be a study for a larger work. The sketch is done on a piece of paper that has been torn from a larger sheet. The edges are rough and irregular, and there are some tears and creases in the paper. The drawing itself is simple and expressive, with bold lines and minimal detail. The artist who created this sketch was likely interested in capturing the movement and energy of the bull. To learn more about this style of drawing, look up the technique of chiaroscuro.

About the artist

Artist

Johan Jongkind

Johan Barthold Jongkind (Dutch pronunciation: ; 3 June 1819 – 9 February 1891) was a Dutch painter and printmaker. He painted marine landscapes in a free manner and is regarded as a forerunner of impressionism.

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