Sheet of Studies

Thomas Stothard

Associated Names
Thomas Stothard

Artist, British, 1755 - 1834

The drawing depicts various sketches of people in different poses and positions. The top left sketch shows an individual looking to the side, with a hat and distinct facial features, including a prominent nose and an open mouth. The person is shown with a hand raised. Adjacent sketches show heads and shoulders of other individuals in various positions. One person appears to have curly hair, while another has straight hair pulled back. The expressions are neutral, with detailed eyes and subtle mouths. Some figures exhibit facial profiles or angled views, emphasizing cheek and jaw contours. One person in the lower section appears to be leaning forward with a headband holding back curly hair, observing something below, possibly a woven basket. The attire suggests loose-fitting garments. The scene is sketched in sepia tones, with minimal background detailing, focusing more on the figures and their facial expressions and interactions. The background is plain and unadorned, accentuating the pencil or ink sketch work on the pale surface.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and brown ink and graphite on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of William B. O'Neal

  • Dimensions

    overall: 21.1 x 13.5 cm (8 5/16 x 5 5/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1995.52.173


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Covent Garden Gallery, Ltd. [William Drummond], London); purchased by William B. O'Neal, Charlottesville, VA, 1979-1994; gift to NGA, 1995.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: T. Stothard R.A.; by later hands on verso in graphite: p82/6 / .CH 1 1/4 (division sign) / 1/2 box

Wikidata ID

Q64633301

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