Artwork
Herodias: Page 47, Her feet stepped one before the other
Herodias: Page 47, Her feet stepped one before the other is a print by William Walcot. It dates from 1928 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 2008.330.i
- Credit line
- Gift of Carole W. and Charles B. Rosenblatt
About this work
The artist focused on the shape of her body and movement, leaving out details.
This sketch shows a woman standing sideways, her body turned slightly away. Her arms rest at her sides, and her legs are long and angled. A loose cloth drapes over her shoulder, and her hair is pulled back. The lines are light and quick, like a quick sketch.
The artist focused on the shape of her body and movement, leaving out details. The drawing feels like a study, not a finished piece.
Next, look up William Walcot (British, 1874–1943) to see more of his work.
Overview
Herodias: Page 47, Her feet stepped one before the other is a 1928 print by British artist William Walcot, held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a woman standing in profile, her body subtly turned away from the viewer. Her arms hang relaxed by her sides, and her long legs are posed in a dynamic stance, suggesting movement.
Technique & Style
Characterized by light, rapid lines, the work conveys a sense of spontaneity. The artist prioritized capturing the subject's bodily form and movement over detailed rendering, resulting in a sketch-like quality.
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Artist & collection
Artist
William Walcot RE was a Russian-Scottish architect, graphic artist and etcher, notable as a architect of refined Art Nouveau in Moscow, Russia.
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