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Minerva

Edward John, Sir Poynter

1886

chalk

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century Mythology

Dominant colour

Minerva is a 1886 chalk by Edward John, Sir Poynter, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Edward John, Sir Poynter
When & what style?: 1886 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This quick sketch shows a woman in a long dress, standing with one arm raised. She wears a crown and a draped cloak, looking calm and steady. The background is just a plain pinkish wall and a simple pillar. The drawing uses soft chalk on colored paper, giving it a loose, sketchy feel. The artist left some areas rough, like the folds in her dress. Want to see more? Check out Realism for similar straightforward styles.

About the artist

Artist

Edward John, Sir Poynter

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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