Artwork
When Other Friends Are Round Thee

When Other Friends Are Round Thee is an ink drawing by the Romanticist artist Robert Walter Weir. It dates from 1853 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
When Other Friends Are Round Thee is a drawing created by Robert Walter Weir around 1853. Executed in brown ink, wash, and scratchwork on wove paper, it showcases the artist's experimentation with various techniques.
Technique & Style
The drawing features a combination of brush and brown ink, wash, and scratchwork, demonstrating Weir's exploration of different methods to achieve texture and detail. The use of scratchwork adds a layer of complexity to the work.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a quiet scene, potentially a study for a larger composition. The tranquil atmosphere is conveyed through the simple, unadorned representation.
Artist & collection
Artist
Robert Walter Weir (June 18, 1803 – May 1, 1889) was an American artist and educator and is considered a painter of the Hudson River School.



















