Untitled
1695
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
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James, Sir Thornhill
Thornhill, James, Sir (1710–1710) was an artist.
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From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Untitled is a 1695 by James, Sir Thornhill, a Baroque work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This sketch shows a triangular pediment with figures carved into it. At the top sits a standing person holding something up. Below, three people are in action—one kneeling, one standing with arms raised, and another reaching down. On either side of the pediment are two more figures, one gesturing and one holding a scroll. The base has a row of decorative swirls, and two small corner designs look like ornate brackets. The drawing uses quick, light lines to suggest depth and movement. The figures look like they’re part of a classical building, but the sketch feels more like a study than a finished work. Look up cross-hatching to see how artists build shadows with lines.
The artwork is a pen sketch by James Thornhill from 1695, depicting a pediment along with the ornamental sculptures intended for it, and includes separate views of the capitals.
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Thornhill, James, Sir (1710–1710) was an artist.
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