Who painted Untitled?

Untitled was painted by John Tenniel in 1846.

Where can I see Untitled?

Untitled is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

What movement is Untitled?

Untitled is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

Untitled

John Tenniel , 1846

Untitled is a drawing by the Romanticist artist John Tenniel. It dates from 1846 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

Overview

John Tenniel created an untitled drawing in 1846 for *The Book of Beauty*. The work is a humorous sketch rendered in a loose, expressive style.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts two men in a room with a stage or deck background. One figure, dressed in a hat with a feather, gestures animatedly, while the other, in a sailor's uniform, stands stiffly holding an object. Their exaggerated poses and facial features suggest a comedic narrative.

Technique & Style

Tenniel employed rapid, sketchy lines to convey the figures' personalities and emotions. The loose style imbues the characters with a sense of liveliness and exaggeration, characteristic of humorous illustration.

Artist & collection

Artist

John Tenniel

Sir John Tenniel (; 28 February 1820 – 25 February 1914) was an English illustrator, graphic humourist and political cartoonist prominent in the second half of the 19th century.