Group of Figures

early 19th century

Robert W. Weir

Associated Names
Robert Walter Weir

Artist, American, 1803 - 1889

The image shows a group of figures in a sketchy and textured style. Their bodies are primarily depicted in full, with most appearing seated or kneeling and facing a central figure. The central person is larger and standing upright, slightly bent forward. All individuals have obscured facial features and indistinguishable hair. Clothing is roughly drawn with shadowy strokes, suggesting heavy garments. Surrounding the figures are more lightly sketched forms, hinting at a cluster of people. The setting is lacking specific details, with a dark and hazy background, creating a mysterious atmosphere.

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Artwork overview


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Victor Spark, New York); Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, 1950; acquired 2015 by the Naitonal Gallery of Art

Associated Names

Bibliography

1983

  • Simmons, Linda Crocker and with the assistance of Adrianne J. Humphrey, et al. American Drawings, Watercolors, Pastels, and Collages in the Collection of the Corcoran Gallery of Art. Washington, DC: Corcoran Gallery of Art, 1983: p. 6, no. 42.

Inscriptions

upper left verso in graphite by unknown hand: T.I.7174.7

Wikidata ID

Q64629200

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