Idyll

1886

Frederic Stuart Church

Associated Names
Frederic Stuart Church

Artist, American, 1842 - 1924

The sketch shows a person playing a wind instrument such as a flute. The person is depicted from a side view, with one arm raised to hold the instrument near the mouth. The figure has short, wavy hair pulled back and is dressed in a long, flowing garment. Surrounding the person are four lions seated in a semi-circle, looking towards the musician. The lions have detailed facial features and prominent manes. The background features a natural setting with outlines of trees and foliage.

Media Options

This object’s media is free and in the public domain. Read our full Open Access policy for images.
Not on view See artworks now on view

Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite with gray wash and white heightening on brown paper

  • Credit Line

    John Davis Hatch Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 29.3 × 41.3 cm (11 9/16 × 16 1/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1984.7.27

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: (illegible) / F.S. Church 86 / IDYL; lower center in graphite by unknown hand: 13160; lower left verso [not deciphered]

Wikidata ID

Q64570746

You may be interested in

Loading Results