Ford Madox Brown

British, 1821 - 1893

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The sculpture depicts a human figure in a dramatic pose with arms raised upwards and head tilted back. The figure appears to be kneeling or sitting on its heels, enveloped in flowing drapery that accentuates the figure's form. The sculpture is portrayed in a drawing with shades of gray and brown, likely done in pencil or charcoal. The material of the sculpture is not specified. The sculpture is shown in a way that places it above eye level, emphasizing the raised arms and upward gaze.
Ford Madox Brown, The Virgin Swooning [recto], 1844, black chalk on laid paper, Gift of William B. O'Neal, 1987.73.1.a

The Virgin Swooning [recto]

Ford Madox Brown · 1844 · black chalk on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1987.73.1.a

This is a drawing of two separate studies of drapery and fabric. The upper half shows a finely shaded area of fabric with parallel lines indicating texture. The lower half features a detailed drawing of a bent arm, covered in a loose-fitting sleeve. The fabric is softly shaded to show creases and folds, giving a sense of three-dimensionality and weight. The drawing includes faded script and a number "20" in the central area.
Ford Madox Brown, Two Drapery Studies [verso], c. 1844, black chalk on laid paper, Gift of William B. O'Neal, 1987.73.1.b

Two Drapery Studies [verso]

Ford Madox Brown · c. 1844 · black chalk on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1987.73.1.b