Figure Studies

John Linnell

Associated Names
John Linnell

Artist, British, 1792 - 1882

The image shows three outlined figures in varying levels of completion. The first figure on the left has its torso sketched with an outline of a cap. The middle figure appears more detailed, in a profile view with head down, gesturing hands, possibly leaning. This figure wears a coat and a hat. The smaller figure at the bottom left is sketched in a few simple lines, suggesting an abstract form or posture. The figures are drawn in pencil strokes on a blank background, with no additional details or scenery.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on brown wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of William B. O'Neal

  • Dimensions

    overall: 16.1 x 10 cm (6 5/16 x 3 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1995.52.110


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Thos. Agnew & Sons Ltd., London); purchased by William B. O'Neal, Charlottesville, VA, 1984-1994; gift to NGA, 1995.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower center in brown ink: JL

Wikidata ID

Q64582848

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