Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a drawing by Rossi Ashton. It dates from 1900 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Rossi Ashton drew this untitled sketch around 1900. It’s a watercolour on paper, likely meant for a magazine like The Penny Illustrated Press. The scene shows many moments from a military display.
This wasn’t just random art. The museum got these sketches from Sir William James Ingram in 1914. They were made for printed news stories.
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Overview
This undated watercolour drawing on paper, signed by Rossi Ashton, depicts multiple scenes from a military display. Created around 1900, it is one of several sketches commissioned for publication in illustrated magazines.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing captures various moments from a military event, suggesting its purpose was to document or illustrate a specific occasion or story.
History & Provenance
The sketch was part of a collection donated to the museum by Sir William James Ingram in 1914, indicating its original intent for publication in printed news media.
Technique & Style
Executed in watercolour, the drawing reflects the artistic style and illustrative techniques characteristic of Rossi Ashton's work and the period's magazine illustrations.
Artist & collection
Artist
Rossi Ashton left behind two untitled drawings from the late 1800s, both delicate pencil sketches on paper.
