Studies of a Male Figure

William Henry Hunt

Associated Names
William Henry Hunt

Artist, British, 1790 - 1864

The image depicts a sketch with several partially drawn figures. The leftmost figure is seated with one leg bent, wearing a top hat. In the middle, there is an outline of a standing figure from behind with a curved line indicating an extended arm. On the right, another figure sits or leans with a bent posture. The figures have minimal facial and hair details, mainly showing hints of profiles. The sketch features rough pencil strokes and lacks intricate clothing details. The background is blank, highlighting the focus on the gestural depiction of the figures.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of William B. O'Neal

  • Dimensions

    overall: 7 x 9.7 cm (2 3/4 x 3 13/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1995.52.83


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Thos. Agnew & Sons Ltd., London); purchased by William B. O'Neal, Charlottesville, VA, 1986-1994; gift to NGA, 1995.

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64637206

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