Artwork
Sketching - Emanuel Leutze
Sketching - Emanuel Leutze is an ink drawing by the Impressionist artist John Quincy Adams Ward. It dates from 1858 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
- Inscription
- Inscribed:lower left in graphite: E. Leutze Washington/58; center left verso in graphite by unknown hand: by J Q A Ward; lower left verso in graphite by unknown hand: 59 (upside down)
About this work
Overview
This drawing is a portrait of Emanuel Leutze, created by John Quincy Adams Ward in 1858. It is executed in pen and brown ink over graphite on wove paper.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is Emanuel Leutze, a historical painter. The drawing likely captures his likeness, possibly highlighting his profession or character.
Technique & Style
The drawing combines pen and brown ink with graphite on wove paper, suggesting a mix of detailed line work and tonal shading. The medium and technique used indicate a focus on capturing the subject's features accurately.
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Artist & collection
Artist
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.
