1877
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
Measured drawing of a section of the design, E. 5303-1919 is a 1877 by Edward John, Sir Poynter, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This sketch shows a tall, draped figure standing inside an arched frame. The figure has wavy hair and holds something in one hand. The frame looks like fancy stonework with carvings of leaves and fruit on top. The artist wrote notes on the paper, saying the figure is too big for the space. The drawing looks like a practice sketch for a larger project. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more of this artist’s work.
The drawing presents measured sections of a silver salver's design, illustrating the narrative of Cupid and Psyche. It was created by Sir Edward John Poynter in 1877. The work includes both sketches and detailed measurements of the proposed decorative elements.
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Sir Edward John Poynter, 1st Baronet (20 March 1836 – 26 July 1919) was an English painter, designer, and draughtsman, who served as President of the Royal Academy.
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