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Untitled

George Romney

1734

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Baroque 18th Century

Dominant colour

Untitled is a 1734 by George Romney, a Baroque work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: George Romney
When & what style?: 1734 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This drawing shows a group of people in a dramatic scene. They are all crowded together, with some reaching up and others falling down. The figures are drawn in dark lines and shading, with some details suggested by simple shapes. In the foreground, a few figures stand out from the rest. One person is shown with their arms raised, while another is bent over, as if they are about to fall. The background of the drawing is mostly blank, with some faint lines suggesting the edges of the scene. The artist's use of bold lines and shading creates a sense of energy and movement in the drawing. For more on the technique of cross-hatching, see the works of George Romney.