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St. Kitts

Charles H. Woodbury

1902

graphite

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Impressionism Realism Early Modern

Dominant colour

St. Kitts is a 1902 graphite by Charles H. Woodbury, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Charles H. Woodbury
When & what style?: 1902 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This sketch shows a loose, wavy line drawing of a person lying down, wrapped in a blanket or cloth. The lines are quick and uneven, with some darker shading on the face and body. Below them, a simple horizontal line suggests a bed or surface. The drawing feels rough and fast, like it was made in one go. The artist used only graphite on paper, with no color. If you like this style, look up Impressionism.