Artwork
A Poultry Seller
A Poultry Seller is an ink drawing by the Romanticist artist Paul Sandby. It dates from 1759 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
A Poultry Seller is a drawing created by Paul Sandby around 1759 using a combination of pen and ink, watercolor, and graphite on laid paper.
Technique & Style
The work showcases Sandby's skillful use of precise yet fluid strokes, characteristic of his observational drawing style, achieved through a layered application of graphite, pen and black ink, and watercolor.
History & Provenance
Paul Sandby, an English artist known for his landscapes and topographical maps, was a founding member of the Royal Academy in 1768, alongside his brother Thomas.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a vendor displaying poultry, capturing a everyday scene with attention to detail.
Artist & collection
Artist
Paul Sandby, (1731 – 7 November 1809) was an English mapmaker and painter who specialised in landscape art. Along with his older brother Thomas Sandby, he was one of the founding members of the Royal Academy in 1768.
