Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a drawing by Mary Evelyn De Morgan. It is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a drawing by Mary Evelyn De Morgan, held at the Victoria and Albert Museum.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a woman standing in a twisted pose, reaching out with one arm, wearing a draped garment that accentuates her figure against a dark background.
Technique & Style
The artist achieved a textured, sculpted effect through the use of fine, crisscrossed lines, building up shadows and light on the subject's skin and clothing.
Artist & collection
Artist
Mary Evelyn De Morgan spent her days sketching in a cluttered London studio that smelled of turpentine and stale tea.
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Study
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