Study for "The Angelus"

1922

Robert Austin

Associated Names
Robert Austin

Artist, British, 1895 - 1973

The image shows a pencil drawing of a village viewed from a slightly elevated angle. The horizon is low in the composition, with a row of houses stretching across the scene. In the distance, a church steeple rises above the rooftops and trees. The drawing features precise pencil strokes capturing the village's architecture. The color palette is monochromatic, with varying shades of grey on off-white paper. Trees can be seen behind the buildings, adding a natural element to the scene. The composition conveys a sense of quiet stillness in the depiction of the village.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall: 17.5 x 24.7 cm (6 7/8 x 9 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.1003


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Austin / 22; lower center in graphite: 1/2 / halfway; center right in graphite: Park; upper right corner in graphite: 5.; lower right corner in graphite: No14

Wikidata ID

Q64628821

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