Artwork
Sketch Class Series - E.W. Perry
Sketch Class Series - E.W. Perry is an ink drawing by the Impressionist artist John Quincy Adams Ward. It dates from 1860 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
This drawing is part of the Sketch Class Series by John Quincy Adams Ward, created in 1860. It is executed in pen and brown ink over graphite on wove paper.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a man seated on a stool, deeply engrossed in his work. He is dressed simply and poised to create on the canvas before him, conveying a sense of quiet focus.
Technique & Style
The artist's use of subtle shading and texture adds depth to the scene, achieved through techniques such as cross-hatching. The attention to detail in the subject's clothing and surroundings creates a serene atmosphere.
Artist & collection
Artist
John Quincy Adams Ward (June 29, 1830 – May 1, 1910) was an American sculptor, whose most familiar work is his larger than life-size standing statue of George Washington on the steps of Federal Hall National Memorial in New York City.
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