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Studies for Jewelry Designs [recto]

Studies for Jewelry Designs [recto], by Beatrix Godwin Whistler, graphite, 1801
Studies for Jewelry Designs [recto], by Beatrix Godwin Whistler, graphite, 1801

Studies for Jewelry Designs [recto] is a graphite drawing by the Impressionist artist Beatrix Godwin Whistler. It dates from 1801 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Studies for Jewelry Designs [recto] is a drawing by Beatrix Godwin Whistler, executed in graphite on a laid paper envelope.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing comprises rapid, informal sketches of jewelry, including rings, a brooch, and a necklace, suggesting experimentation with various designs.

Technique & Style

Characterized by light, uneven pencil strokes, the sketches leave much of the paper blank, capturing the artist's exploratory process.

History & Provenance

Created in 1801, the work reflects Whistler's practical application of drawing skills to jewelry design.

Artist & collection

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