1860
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Untitled is a 1860 by Edward John, Sir Poynter, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This drawing shows a bearded man in profile, wearing a draped cloth over his head. Around him are two small objects: one looks like a locked box with a key, the other an open book. The letters "J A N D S" are scattered near him, and the whole scene is outlined in a rough diamond shape. The artist used a simple line technique to create shadows and texture, especially in the beard and fabric. This style was common in early sketches. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.
The work consists of original designs created by Sir Edward John Poynter in 1860 for the decorative scheme of a ceiling in an abbey.
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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