1860
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Sketch Class Series - E.W. Perry is a 1860 ink by John Quincy Adams Ward, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
The image depicts a man sitting on a stool, intently focused on his work. He is dressed in a white shirt and pants, with his right leg crossed over his left. His right hand grasps a pencil, poised to create on the canvas in front of him. The artist's attention to detail is evident in the subtle shading and texture of the man's clothing and the stool. The overall atmosphere of the image is one of quiet concentration, inviting the viewer to step into the serene world of the artist's studio. For more information on the artistic techniques used in this piece, explore the technique of cross-hatching.
John Quincy Adams Ward (June 29, 1830 – May 1, 1910) was an American sculptor, whose most familiar work is his larger than life-size standing statue of George Washington on the steps of Federal Hall National Memorial in New York City.
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