Artwork
Porcelains and Glass
Porcelains and Glass is an ink drawing by the Impressionist artist James Henry Moser. It dates from 1890 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Porcelains and Glass is a drawing created by James Henry Moser in 1890, executed in pen and black ink over graphite on paperboard with applied wove paper.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a still life arrangement featuring a decorative glass container with a metal lid, accompanied by a sword and a palm frond, with the letter 'P' inscribed within the glass.
Technique & Style
Moser employed fine lines and shading to render the scene, utilizing cross-hatching – a technique involving closely spaced parallel lines – to create depth and dimension in the objects.
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