1909
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
The Programme Seller is a 1909 by John Copley, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This sketch shows a woman in a long, dark dress standing indoors, holding a small booklet. Behind her, a chair and a table are visible, along with a window that lets in soft light. Her hair is pulled back, and she looks straight ahead with a calm expression. The booklet she holds suggests she might be selling programs—likely for a theater or event. The loose, sketchy lines give the drawing a quick, almost candid feel, like a snapshot of a moment. Next, check out The Cleveland Museum of Art to see more works like this.
John Copley (25 June 1875 – 17 July 1950) was a British artist. He was a founder member of the Senefelder Club and served as its honorary secretary from 1910 to 1916. While there he met his future wife, Ethel Léontine…
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