Artwork
Portrait of Little Corbauld
Portrait of Little Corbauld is a drawing by the Romanticist artist Charles Samuel Keene. It dates from 1866 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
The Portrait of Little Corbauld is a drawing created by Charles Samuel Keene in 1866. It is a sketch held in the collection of The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a person seated on a stool, holding a small object. The subject is dressed in casual attire, including a loose jacket and flat cap, conveying a relaxed demeanor.
Technique & Style
The sketch is characterized by simple, quick lines and light pencil strokes on a plain background, with an emphasis on capturing the subject's pose and overall impression rather than detailed features.
History & Provenance
The drawing was created in 1866 by Charles Samuel Keene and is now part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
Charles Samuel Keene (10 August 1823 – 4 January 1891) was an English artist and illustrator, who worked in black and white.
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