Artwork
Study for Sculpture
Study for Sculpture is a drawing by Gerald Gladstone. It dates from 1962 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Study for Sculpture is a 1962 drawing by Gerald Gladstone, held at the Victoria and Albert Museum.
Technique & Style
The drawing features dense, black lines on a white background, achieved through thick, uneven strokes that build up dark shapes. The lines swirl and overlap, forming tight circular patterns, sharp points, and tangled webs, suggesting a preparatory work for a larger sculpture.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing's abstract forms and layered lines imply a three-dimensional artwork, possibly in metal or stone, although the specific subject or meaning remains ambiguous.
Artist & collection
