1884
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Studies for a Science Certificate, Department of Science and Art is a 1884 by Edward John, Sir Poynter, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This drawing shows a woman sitting on a low wall, her feet bare and her head bent forward. She's wearing a long, draped robe that's pulled up around her knees. Her hair is pulled back into a bun, and her eyes are cast downward. The woman's pose is relaxed, with her right arm resting on her knee and her left hand holding onto the edge of her robe. The background of the drawing is blank, which helps to focus attention on the woman and her gentle, introspective expression. This drawing is a great example of the artist's use of cross-hatching to create texture and depth. You can learn more about this technique by looking up cross-hatching.
The artwork consists of pen, ink, and chalk drawings by Sir Edward John Poynter in 1884, created as designs and studies for a certificate awarded to first-class successes in Science. It includes a depiction of a seated woman resting her chin on her hand, alongside studies of feet.
Read the full account in the museum source.
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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