Who painted Man Running from Elephants?

Man Running from Elephants was painted by Peter Newell in 1901.

Where can I see Man Running from Elephants?

Man Running from Elephants is held by National Gallery of Art.

Artwork

Man Running from Elephants

Peter Newell , 1901

Man Running from Elephants is an ink drawing by Peter Newell. It dates from 1901 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:lower left in red gouache: COPYRIGHT. 1901 BY NOYES/PLATT & CO.; lower right in red gouache: Peter Newell; center right mount in graphite: Colors / Black / Red / Blue / Yellow

About this work

Overview

Peter Newell’s 1901 drawing titled Man Running from Elephants depicts a figure in motion pursued by a pair of elephants. Executed on wove paper that has been mounted to board, the work combines several media to achieve its visual effect.

Technique & Style

The composition employs a mixture of watercolor, gouache, and pen-and-ink applied over a graphite underdrawing. The combination of opaque gouache with transparent watercolor creates contrast, while the black ink outlines emphasize the dynamic posture of the runner and the massive animals.

History & Provenance

Created at the turn of the twentieth century, the piece reflects Newell’s interest in narrative illustration. It remains catalogued as a drawing rather than a fully realized painting, and its medium and mounting suggest it was intended for display or reproduction rather than for a purely decorative purpose.

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Artist & collection

Artist

Peter Newell

Peter Newell (1901–1901) was an artist.

Museum

National Gallery of Art

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