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Study for "Sculpture"

James Henry Moser

1890

graphite

paperboard

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century

Dominant colour

Study for "Sculpture" 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 woman in flowing robes standing beside a ledge. On the ledge sits a man holding a baby, with two small angel figures floating nearby. The drawing is loose and quick, with smudged lines and light shading. The word "Sculpture" is written below the ledge, suggesting this was a study for a larger work. The artist used soft pencil strokes to capture movement and light. Next, check out Moser, James Henry to see more of his sketches.