Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a drawing by the Impressionist artist Samuel Begg. It dates from 1895 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
It was made for an illustrated magazine, likely The Illustrated London News.
This is a drawing from 1895 by Samuel Begg. It was made for an illustrated magazine, likely The Illustrated London News. The sketch shows a visit by an orchestra to Windsor Castle that December.
Begg signed the work in the bottom right corner. It belongs to a group of theatrical drawings kept in the museum. The whole collection was donated by Sir William James Ingram in 1914.
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Overview
This 1895 drawing by Samuel Begg depicts a visit by the Imperial Institute Amateur Orchestra to Windsor Castle. Created for publication in an illustrated magazine, it showcases the artist's skill in capturing a specific event.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing illustrates a particular occasion: the orchestra's visit to Windsor Castle in December 1895, highlighting the connection between the arts and royal patronage.
History & Provenance
The drawing was part of a collection of theatrical sketches commissioned for illustrated magazines, likely The Illustrated London News. It was donated to the museum by Sir William James Ingram in 1914, along with other similar works.
Technique & Style
Signed by Begg in the bottom right corner, the drawing demonstrates his illustrative style, suited to the requirements of magazine publication.
Artist & collection
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The Inauguration of Abraham Lincoln as President of the United States, at the Capitol, Washington, March 4, 1861