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Guy Peppiatt Fine Art

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This is a drawing of several figures in dynamic motion. The drawing, done on a bluish-grey paper, depicts sketchy and loosely rendered figures with limbs and torsos in different positions. The central figure is more detailed, with bent knees and arms that suggest movement. Light, shadow, and line contours accentuate muscular forms and postures. Other figures are drawn with lighter strokes. The composition conveys a study of human anatomy and movement.
Aurelio Lomi, Studies of a Youth Pulling Ropes (recto); Faint Study of a Youth Pulling a Rope (verso), 1610s, black and white chalk on blue laid paper, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 2018.167.1

Studies of a Youth Pulling Ropes (recto); Faint Study of a Youth Pulling a Rope (verso)

Aurelio Lomi · 1610s · black and white chalk on blue laid paper ·  Accession ID  2018.167.1

This image features a distant view of a broad, flat landscape with a low horizon. Trees create a silhouette at the horizon, and a figure near the center provides scale. The drawing uses a pencil or graphite technique with soft strokes creating textures. The color palette is subdued with a pale blue paper tone.
John Linnell, Paddington Fields, London, 1811, black and white chalk on blue paper, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 2018.88.2

Paddington Fields, London

John Linnell · 1811 · black and white chalk on blue paper ·  Accession ID  2018.88.2

The image shows a view through an archway, with columns framing a canal and a bridge. People in period clothing are scattered along the canal, and a man is rowing a boat. Historic buildings line the canal, and a bell tower with a dome and cross is visible in the distance. The sky is clear with wisps of clouds. The color palette includes browns, grays, pinks, blues, and vibrant blue water. Brushstrokes convey movement and energy.
Samuel Prout, San Giorgio dei Greci, Seen from an Arcade, 1824/1829, pen and brown ink and pen and gray ink over graphite, with watercolor and gouache, touched with gum arabic, on medium wove paper, William B. O'Neal Fund, 2013.98.1

San Giorgio dei Greci, Seen from an Arcade

Samuel Prout · 1824/1829 · pen and brown ink and pen and gray ink over graphite, with watercolor and gouache, touched with gum arabic, on medium wove paper ·  Accession ID  2013.98.1

This is a painting of a rustic stone building with exterior staircases and weathered walls. The scene depicts an old structure with a series of stone steps leading up to an entrance of an upper dwelling. The building's walls show signs of aging, with a textured surface. A railing accompanies the staircase for support. In the background, another flight of steps is visible, leading downwards alongside a rough-textured stone wall. Architectural elements such as windows and a chimney add charm to the composition.
Walter Langley, The Steps of a House at Mousehole, Cornwall, 1880, watercolor on wove paper, Joseph F. McCrindle Endowment Fund, 2020.49.1

The Steps of a House at Mousehole, Cornwall

Walter Langley · 1880 · watercolor on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2020.49.1

This is a drawing of a lion, tiger, and leopard in a struggle. Below the three entangled cats, the body of a sheep lays on the ground. The tiger is on top of the sheep, lying on its back, its mouth open to reveal sharp teeth. The lion is on top of the tiger, biting into its neck, its long mane visible. The leopard is crouched on the right, also appearing trapped under the lion, moving away from the other two with its mouth open in a snarl. The background contains pale lines and leaf shapes that hint at an outdoor setting.
Sir Edwin Landseer, Contending Group after Nature [A Lion Fighting a Tiger and a Leopard], 1822, pen and black and brown ink with gray and brown wash over graphite on laid paper, mounted, Gift of Connie Simmons and James D. Krugman, 2021.27.1

Contending Group after Nature [A Lion Fighting a Tiger and a Leopard]

Sir Edwin Landseer · 1822 · pen and black and brown ink with gray and brown wash over graphite on laid paper, mounted ·  Accession ID  2021.27.1

William Turner of Oxford, View of Oxford from Headington Hill, 1830, watercolor and gouache over graphite on wove paper, Purchased as the Gift of the Krugman Family Foundation, 2019.71.1

View of Oxford from Headington Hill

William Turner of Oxford · 1830 · watercolor and gouache over graphite on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2019.71.1

The image shows a landscape with deer resting on grass, framed by trees on both sides. The horizon is near the upper third, meeting a sky with soft clouds. The painting style is detailed and naturalistic, capturing textures of fur and grass. The color palette includes soft greens, browns, tans, grays, and blues. Additional deer can be seen in the distance.
Robert Hills, Stags in Knole Park, Kent, 1839, watercolor and gouache over graphite on wove paper, Purchased as the Gift of Alexander M. and Judith W. Laughlin, 2019.62.2

Stags in Knole Park, Kent

Robert Hills · 1839 · watercolor and gouache over graphite on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2019.62.2

The image depicts a woman from the waist up. She has delicate features, fair skin, and dark brown hair styled in a middle parting and held in a bun. She wears an off-the-shoulder black dress with a bow, a pink shawl on her left arm, and holds a folded fan in her right hand. A bracelet is on her right wrist, and a ring is on one of her left fingers. In the background, there is a cloudy sky with brownish foliage to the left and a vase of colorful flowers partially hidden behind a green curtain to the right, all painted in an impressionistic style.
George Richmond, Mrs. Anne Walbanke-Childers, 1843 - 1864, watercolor over graphite with gouache and gum arabic on wove paper, laid down on card, William B. O'Neal Fund, 2018.167.3

Mrs. Anne Walbanke-Childers

George Richmond · 1843 - 1864 · watercolor over graphite with gouache and gum arabic on wove paper, laid down on card ·  Accession ID  2018.167.3

The image features tall trees surrounded by lush greenery, with their reflections visible in calm water below. Detailed and textured brushstrokes depict the leaves and water. Various shades of green, light brown, and blue are predominant colors, suggestive of sunlight. A patch of sky can be seen in the distance, contrasting with the rich green tones. Plant life grows near the water's edge, enhancing the natural setting.
James Jackson Curnock, Trees over the River Frome at Stapleton, 1862, watercolor and gouache over traces of graphite on wove paper, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 2014.33.1

Trees over the River Frome at Stapleton

James Jackson Curnock · 1862 · watercolor and gouache over traces of graphite on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2014.33.1

The scene is of a tranquil river with trees lining the banks on both sides. The river flows gently, disappearing into the horizon. The trees, detailed with expressive pencil strokes, dominate the image. Their varying density creates depth and texture, with the grayscale palette emphasizing form and detail. The trees thin out in the distance, fading towards the edges. Stones are scattered along the riverbank.
Frederick William Watts, Trees by the River at Castle Bromwich, 1826, graphite on laid paper, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 2014.33.2

Trees by the River at Castle Bromwich

Frederick William Watts · 1826 · graphite on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2014.33.2