Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a drawing by the Impressionist artist Rossi Ashton. It dates from 1897 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
It carries Ashton’s initials and the year, and shows how artists helped news pages feel alive.
Rossi Ashton drew this in 1897. It’s a quick watercolor sketch for a magazine. Cavalry soldiers charge in, swords raised for battle.
The sketch was meant to appear in The Penny Illustrated Press. It carries Ashton’s initials and the year, and shows how artists helped news pages feel alive.
The museum got this batch of drawings in 1914 from Sir William James Ingram.
movement: Impressionism, Realism
Overview
This drawing is a watercolor sketch created by Rossi Ashton in 1897. It depicts a dynamic scene of cavalry soldiers charging into battle.
Subject & Meaning
The sketch shows a group of cavalry soldiers on horseback, swords raised, as they ride into combat. The scene is captioned 'Royal Military Tournament, Agricultural Hall', indicating a specific event or setting.
Technique & Style
Ashton's work is characterized by quick, expressive brushstrokes, typical of watercolor sketches for magazine illustration. The drawing reflects elements of Impressionism and Realism, capturing a moment with immediacy.
History & Provenance
The sketch was likely created for publication in The Penny Illustrated Press. It was part of a collection of drawings commissioned from contemporary artists and donated to the museum by Sir William James Ingram in 1914.
Artist & collection
Artist
Rossi Ashton left behind two untitled drawings from the late 1800s, both delicate pencil sketches on paper.
