1794
graphite
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Mid-Day Meal is a 1794 graphite by George Morland, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a man sitting on a chair, wearing a loose jacket and a red scarf. His legs are crossed, and he holds a hat in one hand. The drawing is rough and quick, with soft shading and a few touches of color—mostly red and blue. The artist used light pencil strokes to show folds in his clothes and the texture of the chair. This sketch feels like a fast, rough note rather than a polished work. Next, look up Morland, George to see more of his quick, expressive sketches.
George Morland (26 June 1763 – 29 October 1804) was an English painter. His early work was influenced by Francis Wheatley, but after the 1790s he came into his own style. His best compositions focus on rustic scenes:…
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