Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a drawing by Paul Sandby. It dates from 1750 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
This pencil drawing by Paul Sandby shows two children at play near water, with boats visible in the distance.
Subject & Meaning
The scene depicts carefree childhood, with one child standing and leaning forward, and the other seated on a cylindrical object, both holding unidentified objects.
Technique & Style
The drawing features a simple, observational style, capturing a moment of everyday life with a focus on the children's interaction and the surrounding environment.
History & Provenance
The sheet bears an 'F' mark, discussed by A. P. Oppé in 1947, and may have originated from a sketchbook once owned by Colonel W. Gravatt.
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.
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