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Studies for Jewelry Designs [verso]

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

Studies for Jewelry Designs [verso] 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 [verso] is a drawing by Beatrix Godwin Whistler, created in 1881, featuring sketches on the back of an envelope.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing contains rapid graphite sketches of jewelry designs, including necklaces, earrings, and brooches, likely conceived during everyday moments.

Technique & Style

The sketches are characterized by their quick, unpolished nature, reflecting a spontaneous and informal creative process.

Context

Beatrix Godwin Whistler, the artist's wife, was a jewelry designer who ran her own business in London, supplying pieces to retailers such as Liberty & Co.

Artist & collection

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