The Murder of Archbishop Sharpe

1820/1821

William Allan

Associated Names
William Allan

Artist, Scottish, 1782 - 1850

This is a drawing of a scene with a coach, figures, horses, and landscape. The drawing shows an energetic encounter with various figures in motion or engaged in an activity. There is a coach in the center, horses attached, and figures gathered around. The background includes hills or mountains. The style features expressive lines and minimal shading.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and brown ink with brown wash over graphite on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Joseph F. McCrindle Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 11.3 x 20.1 cm (4 7/16 x 7 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2009.70.252

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Joseph F. McCrindle [1923-2008], New York; Joseph F. McCrindle Foundation, 2008; gift to NGA, 2009.

Associated Names

Bibliography

2012

  • Grasselli, Margaret M., and Arthur K. Wheelock, Jr., eds. The McCrindle Gift: A Distinguished Collection of Drawings and Watercolors. Exh. cat. National Gallery of Art. Washington, 2012: 166 (color).

Wikidata ID

Q64636140

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