Provenance

Ferry Kimball Heath

American, 1876 - 1939

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This is a drawing of two oxen standing side by side. The drawing portrays the bodies and features of the oxen with precision. Their heads are adorned with yokes. The shading technique gives depth and texture to the animals' forms. Grid lines overlaid across the image suggest this drawing could be a study for a larger artwork. Pencil or charcoal on warm-toned paper contributes to the classic and timeless feel of the piece.
Gilbert White, Study for "Happy Would Be the Men of the Fields, If They Knew Their Good Fortune", 1932-1934, charcoal and graphite on wove paper, Corcoran Collection (Gift of Maj. Ferry K. Heath), 2015.19.365

Study for "Happy Would Be the Men of the Fields, If They Knew Their Good Fortune"

Gilbert White · 1932-1934 · charcoal and graphite on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.365

The image features four different poses of a person shown in various body positions. The depictions range from the person lying on their stomach with bent legs, sitting on the floor with arms on knees, kneeling on all fours, to standing with a forward bend. The person's facial features are not detailed, but their hair is tied back. They are wearing a loose-fitting dress. The sketches are in pencil on a plain background, emphasizing the outlines and shading of the poses and clothing. The background is blank with a few indistinct sketches or smudges.
Gilbert White, Study for "Happy Would Be the Men of the Fields, If They Knew Their Good Fortune", 1932-1934, charcoal and graphite on wove paper, Corcoran Collection (Gift of Maj. Ferry K. Heath), 2015.19.364

Study for "Happy Would Be the Men of the Fields, If They Knew Their Good Fortune"

Gilbert White · 1932-1934 · charcoal and graphite on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.364