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Two Studies of a Seated Man

James Ward

1814

graphite

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Romanticism Early 19th Century Sitting

Dominant colour

Two Studies of a Seated Man is a 1814 graphite by James Ward, a Romanticism work, depicting Sitting, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: James Ward
When & what style?: 1814 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

James Ward drew two quick sketches of the same seated man in pencil. One study shows his front view, the other his profile. The lines are loose and lively, not tight or finished. This was likely a warm-up exercise, not meant to be a final work. It shows how artists practiced to capture a pose fast. If you like this sketch style, look up Ward, James.