Study of a Mother and Child [verso]

Sir David Wilkie

Associated Names
Sir David Wilkie

Artist, Scottish, 1785 - 1841

The image is a sketch showing a partial view of two figures. On the right, an individual is seated, displaying an upper body view, with one arm bent and possibly resting on their lap. The figure is sketched with simplified facial features, without detailed expression, and appears to have short to medium length hair. The clothing of this individual is not detailed, with only basic outlines suggesting garments draped around the body. The left side shows another figure with only a suggestion of the upper body and head, facing towards the seated individual. The background is plain and unadorned, giving no specific context or setting to the scene. There are no objects or jewelry visibly depicted in their hands or on their persons.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and brown ink on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of William B. O'Neal

  • Dimensions

    overall: 13.4 x 10.3 cm (5 1/4 x 4 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1995.52.205.b

Associated Artworks

The image shows a detailed drawing of a large ornate urn or vase decorated with intricate carvings and handles, positioned centrally within the composition. The color palette consists of brown ink on a cream-colored paper, creating a monochrome appearance. The urn is placed vertically in the center of the image, with clear designs like floral motifs and intricate handles visible against a loosely sketched background. The urn's base sits on a surface indicated by a few strokes at the bottom, with other incomplete lines suggesting an unfinished setting.

An Ornate Ewer [recto]

Sir David Wilkie

1785

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Mrs. N.C. Butler; (Thos. Agnew & Sons Ltd., London); purchased by William B. O'Neal, Charlottesville, VA, 1968-1994; gift to NGA, 1995.
Mrs. N.C. Butler was a descendant of a friend of the artist's (according to O'Neal records).

Associated Names

Exhibition History

1973

  • Master Drawings from the Collection of William B. O'Neal, Walter Cecil Rawls Museum, Courtland, VA and tour, 1973-1975.

1975

  • Master Drawings from the Collection of William B. O'Neal, Virginia Museum Downtown Gallery, F&M Center, Charlottesville, 1975: no. 29.

Watermarks

C W / 18 (partial watermark)

Wikidata ID

Q64631780

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