Richard Wood
1844
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1844
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This sketch shows a man with a big beard and mustache, dressed in a dark coat and light shirt. He’s holding something small in his right hand while his left rests on his chest. The drawing is loose and quick, with soft shading and no hard lines. The artist signed it “Richard Wood” but also wrote the date: April 29, 1844. The paper looks old and slightly yellowed, like it’s been kept for a long time. If you like this style, check out Romanticism next—it was all about emotion and drama in art.
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