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Untitled, by Unknown, 1909

Untitled

Unknown

1909

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

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Overview

Untitled is a 1909 by Unknown, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
Unknown
When & what style?
1909
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This drawing shows two men dressed in formal suits from the early 1900s. One wears a tweed jacket with a bowler hat, standing with hands in pockets. The other has a long coat, top hat, and holds a cane, gesturing with one hand. Both have mustaches and are posed outdoors near a fence and trees. The background looks like a park or garden, but the focus is on their clothes. The lines in the drawing are precise, almost like sketching with pen or pencil. Check out cross-hatching to see how artists create shading with lines.

The story of this work

Overview

The artwork consists of seven drawings in pencil, pen, and wash created in 1909 for the West End Gazette, illustrating men's civil and ecclesiastical attire as well as boys' clothing.

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