Who painted Drawing after Raphael's 'Miraculous Draught of Fishes'?

Drawing after Raphael's 'Miraculous Draught of Fishes' was painted by Chris Orr in 8.

Where can I see Drawing after Raphael's 'Miraculous Draught of Fishes'?

Drawing after Raphael's 'Miraculous Draught of Fishes' is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

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Artwork

Drawing after Raphael's 'Miraculous Draught of Fishes'

Chris Orr , 8

Drawing after Raphael's 'Miraculous Draught of Fishes' is a drawing by Chris Orr. It dates from 8 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

This is a modern drawing by Chris Orr. It copies an old Raphael cartoon. The V&A keeps it in London.

Made in 2002 for the Big Draw event, it shows how drawing can be fun and easy to try. Orr adds playful sea creatures. It sits between past art and today’s practice.

Look next at the technique in Orr’s other works: cross-hatching.

Overview

This 2002 drawing by Chris Orr is a creative reinterpretation of Raphael's 'Miraculous Draught of Fishes'. Created during the Big Draw campaign at the V&A, it showcases drawing as an accessible and engaging medium.

Subject & Meaning

Orr's work blends faithful copying with playful additions, such as fantastical sea creatures, and subtle social commentary through blackened, smoking buildings, alluding to contemporary geopolitical tensions.

Technique & Style

Characterized by Orr's distinctive approach, the drawing combines meticulous detail with whimsical elements, reflecting both his engagement with artistic heritage and his inclination towards caricature and satire.

History & Provenance

Produced in 2002 for the Big Draw event at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, where it is currently housed.