Artwork
Revenge
Revenge is a graphite drawing by the Romanticist artist James Goodwyn Clonney. It dates from 1840 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Revenge is a drawing created by James Goodwyn Clonney around 1840, executed in graphite on wove paper. It is characteristic of Clonney's small-scale works that explore everyday life and human interaction.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a man with a contemplative expression, holding a worn sword. The title Revenge suggests themes of conflict or vengeance, but the sketch's rough, unfinished quality implies it may be a preliminary study or a fleeting idea.
Technique & Style
Clonney's use of graphite on wove paper results in a loose, sketchy style. The drawing's rough texture and unfinished appearance are typical of a quick study, rather than a highly finished work.
Artist & collection
Artist
James Goodwyn Clonney (28 December 1812, Liverpool (?) – 7 October 1867, Binghamton, NY) was an English-born American genre painter and lithographer.
