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Studies of Men Running, by William Etty, graphite, 1818

Studies of Men Running

William Etty

1818

graphite

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Romanticism Early 19th Century Nude

Dominant colour

Studies of Men Running is a 1818 graphite by William Etty, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
William Etty
When & what style?
1818 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

This sketch shows four men running in quick, loose lines. Their bodies are simple shapes—just enough to show motion. One man on the right stretches his arms wide, while another at the bottom pulls something behind him. The drawing feels fast and rough, like the artist was practicing movement. The paper is plain, and the lines stay light, almost like a quick sketch. Check out Romanticism next to see how artists used emotion and speed in their work.

About the artist

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