Artwork
The Fetch
The Fetch is a drawing by the Romanticist artist Richard Doyle. It dates from 1824 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
The Fetch is a drawing created by Richard Doyle in 1824. It is a representative work by a British illustrator who was active during the Victorian era.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a scene with a woman in a long dress stepping over a man on the floor, another woman holding a dress in the background, and a decorated room with a tent, table, and mirror. The title suggests a ghostly narrative, implying the woman may be a spirit.
Technique & Style
Doyle employed rapid, sketchy lines to convey movement and drama in the scene, characteristic of his illustrative style.
History & Provenance
Richard Doyle was a prominent contributor to periodicals like Punch, for which he designed the masthead and created the cover of the first issue.
Artist & collection
Artist
Richard "Dickie" Doyle (18 September 1824 – 10 December 1883) was a British illustrator of the Victorian era.
