Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a drawing by the Impressionist artist W. R. Lethaby. It dates from 1885 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. This 1885 drawing by W.
About this work
Overview
This 1885 drawing by W. R. Lethaby is a study of sculptures on the west front of St. Mark's Cathedral in Venice, rendered in pencil and colored crayon.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts two figures: 'St. George' seated with crossed arms, and 'B.V. Mary' standing with outstretched arms, both in flowing robes. The labels and accompanying notes indicate that these are studies of specific Venetian sculptures.
Technique & Style
Executed with quick pencil strokes and light color, the figures appear unfinished. The drawing likely employs techniques such as hatching or cross-hatching to achieve shading, although the description does not explicitly confirm this.
Artist & collection
Artist
William Richard Lethaby was an English architect and architectural historian whose ideas were highly influential on the late Arts and Crafts and early Modern movements in architecture, and in the fields of conservation and art education.
The Nativity
The Visiting
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Untitled