1853
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
When Other Friends Are Round Thee is a 1853 ink by Robert Walter Weir, a Romanticism work, depicting Reading, held at National Gallery of Art.
You see a simple drawing with brown ink and wash on paper. It's a quiet scene, possibly a study for something larger. The artist used scratchwork to add details and texture, which is interesting because it shows they were experimenting with different techniques. You can learn more about this style by looking at the work of artist: Weir, Robert Walter.
Robert Walter Weir (June 18, 1803 – May 1, 1889) was an American artist and educator and is considered a painter of the Hudson River School.
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