Artwork
Studies of a Sower (Illustration for Thomson's _Seasons_)
Studies of a Sower (Illustration for Thomson's _Seasons_) is an ink drawing by the Romanticist artist Thomas Stothard. It dates from 1791 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
This drawing is a preparatory study by Thomas Stothard, a British artist known for his work in various mediums, including painting, illustration, and engraving.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a sower scattering seeds, a scene that reflects the pastoral themes found in James Thomson's poem 'The Seasons', for which it was created as an illustration around 1791.
Technique & Style
Executed in graphite, pen, and brown ink on laid paper, the work showcases Stothard's skill in combining different drawing techniques to achieve a detailed and expressive study.
Artist & collection
Artist
Thomas Stothard (17 August 1755 – 27 April 1834) was a British painter, illustrator and engraver.
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