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Tail Piece for Chapter XXI from "Lorna Doone"
Tail Piece for Chapter XXI from "Lorna Doone" is a drawing by the Impressionist artist William Henry Drake. It dates from 1889 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 1919.665
- Credit line
- Gift of Miss Fannie DeForest
About this work
Overview
This drawing, 'Tail Piece for Chapter XXI from Lorna Doone', was created by William Henry Drake around 1889. It is a sketch held in The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a person lying motionless on the ground beneath a tree, with a hat nearby and a spear partially buried in the grass. The scene conveys a sense of stillness and tension.
Technique & Style
Drake employed rapid, expressive strokes to capture the movement of wind-blown grass and branches, creating a sense of a moment suspended in time.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Sir William Henry Drake, was a British public servant and Colonial Treasurer of Western Australia.
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