Artwork
Figure Costume Study for Columbus Mural, Washington, D.C.
Figure Costume Study for Columbus Mural, Washington, D.C. is an ink drawing by the Romanticist artist John Vanderlyn. It dates from 1837 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
This drawing is a preparatory study by John Vanderlyn for a larger work.
History & Provenance
Created in 1837, it was made in anticipation of Vanderlyn's Columbus mural, intended for the Rotunda of the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C.
Technique & Style
Executed with brush and brown ink, the study incorporates brown wash and white highlights on laid paper, showcasing Vanderlyn's draftsmanship.
Artist & collection
