Study for "After Blake's Job"

1966

Benton Murdoch Spruance

Associated Names
Benton Spruance

Artist, American, 1904 - 1967

This is a drawing of a group of figures gathered under a tree. The drawing is composed predominantly of pencil or graphite, using sketchy lines to form a scene where multiple figures appear in various poses, their arms raised as if gesturing or holding unseen objects. The scene is framed in a rectangle, with details of foliage suggesting an outdoor setting. Below the main illustration, there are decorative elements including round shapes or circular designs and some text inscribed as 'W. Blake' and a date '15 February MCMLXVI'. The overall style resembles a rough study or preparatory sketch that captures a dynamic tableau.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    black chalk

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall (approximate): 56.3 x 76.5 cm (22 3/16 x 30 1/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1980.45.1374


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left: W.BLAKE; lower right: L.J.R. X FEBRUARY MCMLXVI

Watermarks

BFK RIVES

Wikidata ID

Q64537264

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