Studies for Joan of Arc

1843/1847

William Etty

Associated Names
William Etty

Artist, British, 1787 - 1849

The image features fluid and swirling lines that form abstract figures in various poses. The lines suggest human figures standing or sitting closely together, with loosely defined limbs and bodies. The drawing evokes a scene of figures in conversation or deep in thought, reminiscent of a busy café or a casual group gathering. The delicate and sketchy style enhances the sense of motion and life captured on the canvas.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and brown ink with brown wash on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    The Edith Tanenbaum Rudolf Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 11.1 × 18.4 cm (4 3/8 × 7 1/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2018.26.24

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Bernard Evans, Rhode Island; (Mathias Komor, New York, as George Romney); Mr. and Mrs. William Rudolf, New York, 1975; gift to NGA in 2018

Associated Names

Bibliography

1958

  • Farr, Dennis. William Etty. (London, 1958): 135, no. 22a, pl. 89a.

Wikidata ID

Q64571567

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