Artwork

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untitled, by Arthur Edward Henderson, 1895
untitled, by Arthur Edward Henderson, 1895

untitled is a drawing by the Impressionist artist Arthur Edward Henderson. It dates from 1895 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

Overview

This untitled drawing is the work of Arthur Edward Henderson, created in 1895. It is a precise architectural study held at the Victoria and Albert Museum.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts the Tomb of the Empress Constance in side view, with labeled sections including the Pediment, Base, and Cornice, and notes on materials and dimensions.

Technique & Style

Rendered in black ink, the drawing showcases careful line work and attention to structural detail, characteristic of an architectural study.

Artist & collection

Artist

Arthur Edward Henderson

Arthur Edward Henderson carried a Winsor & Newton tin of watercolors in his coat pocket for decades, sketching cathedrals between trains.