Who painted Studies for Jewelry Designs [recto]?

Studies for Jewelry Designs [recto] was painted by Beatrix Godwin Whistler in 1801.

Where can I see Studies for Jewelry Designs [recto]?

Studies for Jewelry Designs [recto] is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Studies for Jewelry Designs [recto]?

Studies for Jewelry Designs [recto] is associated with Impressionism.

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Museum-quality prints of Studies for Jewelry Designs [recto] are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Studies for Jewelry Designs [recto]

Beatrix Godwin Whistler , 1801

Studies for Jewelry Designs [recto] is an ink drawing by the Impressionist artist Beatrix Godwin Whistler. It dates from 1801 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Markings: Marked:lower right in blue ink: NGA/LRJ stamp

About this work

Overview

Studies for Jewelry Designs [recto] is a drawing by Beatrix Godwin Whistler, created in 1801, featuring loose sketches of jewelry and figures.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing includes a possible brooch design with a twisted stem and leaves, accompanied by two small figures standing near a circular shape, and indeterminate scrawled lines at the bottom.

Technique & Style

Executed in graphite and pen and brown ink, the work showcases Whistler's rapid and sketchy style, characteristic of exploratory studies.

History & Provenance

The drawing is held by the National Gallery of Art, Washington, which houses other similar sketches.