Who painted The Draftsman and his Model?

The Draftsman and his Model was painted by William Newenham Montague Orpen in 1904.

Where can I see The Draftsman and his Model?

The Draftsman and his Model is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

What movement is The Draftsman and his Model?

The Draftsman and his Model is associated with Post-Impressionism.

Artwork

The Draftsman and his Model

William Newenham Montague Orpen , 1904

The Draftsman and his Model is a watercolor work on paper by the Post-Impressionist artist William Newenham Montague Orpen. It dates from 1904 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

Overview

The Draftsman and his Model is a 1904 watercolour by William Newenham Montague Orpen, depicting a man and woman in a natural setting.

Subject & Meaning

The work shows a clothed man seated on the ground beside a nude woman, creating an atmosphere of intimacy and quiet contemplation. The scene is set outdoors, with rocks, grass, and sky forming the backdrop.

Technique & Style

Orpen's use of watercolour achieves a soft, dreamy quality, with subtle colour gradations adding depth and texture to the scene.

History & Provenance

The watercolour was exhibited at the Coronation Exhibition in London's White City, Shepherd's Bush, in 1911.

Artist & collection

Artist

William Newenham Montague Orpen

Orpen kept a neat studio in Chelsea where he taught drawing by insisting his students copy the same plaster cast for weeks—no shortcuts.

Museum

Victoria and Albert Museum

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