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Study of a Seated Man's Legs

Henry Wyatt

1816

chalk

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Romanticism Early 19th Century Nude

Dominant colour

Study of a Seated Man's Legs is a 1816 chalk by Henry Wyatt, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Henry Wyatt
When & what style?: 1816 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This sketch shows a seated person’s legs and feet, drawn in loose, quick lines. The legs are crossed, and the feet point outward. Dark shading covers most of the background, leaving the legs in soft light. The artist used chalk and white highlights to create a simple, shadowy effect. The paper has a faint blue tint, which makes the black lines stand out more. Look up Wyatt, Henry to see more of his sketches.