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Sheet of Studies

Thomas Stothard

1794

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Romanticism 18th Century

Dominant colour

Sheet of Studies is a 1794 ink by Thomas Stothard, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Thomas Stothard
When & what style?: 1794 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This sketch shows quick, loose drawings of five people—some standing, some sitting. Their faces are simple but expressive, with light shading. One person wears a hat, another holds a fan, and a few look like they’re in conversation. The lines are rough and fast, almost like doodles. These sketches were likely practice for a bigger project. The artist used just pen and ink, no colors. The paper has a soft texture, and the strokes vary in thickness. Next, check out Romanticism to see how artists used emotion and nature in their work.