Where can I see Study for "The Defeat of the Floating Batteries at Gibraltar"?

Study for "The Defeat of the Floating Batteries at Gibraltar" is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Study for "The Defeat of the Floating Batteries at Gibraltar"?

Study for "The Defeat of the Floating Batteries at Gibraltar" is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

Study for "The Defeat of the Floating Batteries at Gibraltar"

Study for "The Defeat of the Floating Batteries at Gibraltar" is an ink drawing by the Romanticist artist John Singleton Copley. It dates from 1784 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

This painting is called "Study for The Defeat of the Floating Batteries at Gibraltar".
It was made by John Singleton Copley between 1783 and 1786.
The artist used pen, brown ink, and graphite on laid paper to create this work, which is an allegory.
This mix of media and the allegory genre make it interesting.
You can learn more about the movement that influenced this piece, Romanticism.

Overview

This drawing is a preparatory study by John Singleton Copley for a larger work, created between 1783 and 1786.

Technique & Style

Executed in pen and brown ink with graphite on laid paper, the drawing showcases Copley's use of mixed media. The work is an allegory, a representation that conveys a symbolic meaning.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a scene related to 'The Defeat of the Floating Batteries at Gibraltar', suggesting a historical or commemorative theme.

Context

The work is associated with the artistic movement of Romanticism, which emphasized emotion, imagination, and individualism.