Artwork

Study of Death for "Time and Death"

Study of Death for "Time and Death", by George Frederic Watts, ink, 1868
Study of Death for "Time and Death", by George Frederic Watts, ink, 1868

Study of Death for "Time and Death" is an ink drawing by the Impressionist artist George Frederic Watts. It dates from 1868 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

This drawing is a preparatory work by George Frederic Watts, created around 1868.

Technique & Style

Executed in pen and brown ink on blue laid paper, the drawing showcases Watts' skill in using a limited color palette to convey complex themes.

Artist & collection

This work is in the public domain (CC0). Image source: National Gallery of Art open access. Spotted an error in this record? Tell us.