Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a drawing by Isaac Oliver. It dates from 1815 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. This drawing is a pen, ink, and chalk work depicting a reclining nude woman and a child.
About this work
Overview
This drawing is a pen, ink, and chalk work depicting a reclining nude woman and a child. It is signed 'I. Olivier' and bears collector's marks, indicating its history of ownership.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing shows a woman lying on her side, with a child beside her, conveying a sense of intimacy. The scene is set against a simple, undetailed background, focusing attention on the figures.
Technique & Style
The work is characterized by soft, gentle lines that convey delicacy and vulnerability. The style is consistent with the artist's other known works, and a related drawing in the British Museum suggests a shared compositional source.
History & Provenance
The drawing bears the collector's mark of Dr E Peart and another unidentified mark, indicating its past ownership. Its connection to a similar work in the British Museum implies a common original composition.
Artist & collection
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