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Study for "Bronzes"

James Henry Moser

1890

graphite

paperboard

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century

Dominant colour

Study for "Bronzes" is a 1890 graphite by James Henry Moser, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: James Henry Moser
When & what style?: 1890 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This sketch shows a shelf holding small bronze objects and vases. A lamp with a curved shade sits on the left, casting light over the scene. Below, a hand holds a small animal figurine. The drawing is loose and quick, with light pencil strokes. The words "Bronzes, Cloisonné, Electro types etc." are scrawled in the middle, hinting at the artist’s focus on decorative metalwork. The sketch feels like a quick note or inventory list. Look up Moser, James Henry to see how he turned these sketches into finished works.