Artwork
Study for a leopard skin for the figure of Fortitiude
Study for a leopard skin for the figure of Fortitiude is a drawing by the Impressionist artist Edward John, Sir Poynter. It dates from 20 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
This drawing is a preparatory study by Sir Edward John Poynter, an English artist and later President of the Royal Academy, for a figure representing Fortitude.
Subject & Meaning
The study depicts a leopard's head and front paws, rendered in loose lines to capture the texture and shading of its fur. The work focuses on the interplay of light and shadow on the animal's coat.
Technique & Style
Characterized by quick, expressive lines, the drawing showcases Poynter's skill in draughtsmanship. The loose rendering conveys a sense of the leopard's fur texture and shading.
History & Provenance
The drawing is part of the Victoria and Albert Museum's collection, reflecting Poynter's role within the academic art tradition of late 19th- and early 20th-century Britain.
Artist & collection
Artist
Sir Edward John Poynter, 1st Baronet (20 March 1836 – 26 July 1919) was an English painter, designer, and draughtsman, who served as President of the Royal Academy.
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