Artwork
Artist sketching
Artist sketching is a drawing by the Romanticist artist Daniel Maclise. It dates from 1825 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Artist Sketching is a pen, ink, and wash drawing by Daniel Maclise, depicting a seated artist at work.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing shows an artist sketching in a natural setting, with a distant landscape featuring buildings and water. The subject is likely meant to represent the artist's connection to the natural world and their creative process.
Technique & Style
The drawing is characterized by loose, quick lines and light shading, conveying a sense of movement and depth. The artist's use of pen, ink, and wash creates a dynamic, expressive effect.
History & Provenance
The drawing is part of a collection of 390 drawings and sketches, including works by other artists such as T.S. Cooper and G. Cattermole. The collection features portraits of notable figures, suggesting a broader context of artistic and cultural documentation.
Artist & collection
Artist
Daniel Maclise (25 January 1806 – 25 April 1870) was an Irish history painter, literary and portrait painter, and illustrator, who worked for most of his life in London, England.
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