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John Henderson as Falstaff

George Romney

1779

graphite

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Romanticism 18th Century

Dominant colour

John Henderson as Falstaff is a 1779 graphite by George Romney, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: George Romney
When & what style?: 1779 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This sketch shows a man’s face and shoulders, drawn in loose, quick lines. His head is tilted back, mouth open as if laughing or shouting. The paper is mostly blank, with just a few faint strokes for his arms and hands. The artist used light pencil strokes to suggest movement and energy. The drawing looks unfinished, like a quick study rather than a polished work. Check out Romney, George for more sketches like this.