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A Tassel

David, Sir Wilkie , 1813

A Tassel, by David, Sir Wilkie, chalk, 1813
A Tassel, by David, Sir Wilkie, chalk, 1813

A Tassel is a chalk drawing by the Romanticist artist David, Sir Wilkie. It dates from 1813 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

This drawing, titled 'A Tassel', is the work of Sir David Wilkie, created in 1813. It is executed in black, red, and yellow chalks with white heightening on wove paper.

Technique & Style

The use of multiple chalks and white heightening on wove paper showcases the artist's skill in achieving nuanced color and texture in a drawing.

Artist & collection

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