Who painted Studies of a Sower (Illustration for Thomson's _Seasons_)?

Studies of a Sower (Illustration for Thomson's _Seasons_) was painted by Thomas Stothard in 1791.

Where can I see Studies of a Sower (Illustration for Thomson's _Seasons_)?

Studies of a Sower (Illustration for Thomson's _Seasons_) is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Studies of a Sower (Illustration for Thomson's _Seasons_)?

Studies of a Sower (Illustration for Thomson's _Seasons_) is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

Studies of a Sower (Illustration for Thomson's _Seasons_)

Thomas Stothard , 1791

Studies of a Sower (Illustration for Thomson's _Seasons_) is an ink drawing by the Romanticist artist Thomas Stothard. It dates from 1791 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

This drawing is a preparatory study by Thomas Stothard, a British artist known for his work in various mediums, including painting, illustration, and engraving.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a sower scattering seeds, a scene that reflects the pastoral themes found in James Thomson's poem 'The Seasons', for which it was created as an illustration around 1791.

Technique & Style

Executed in graphite, pen, and brown ink on laid paper, the work showcases Stothard's skill in combining different drawing techniques to achieve a detailed and expressive study.