Who painted An Ornate Ewer [recto]?

An Ornate Ewer [recto] was painted by David, Sir Wilkie in 1813.

Where can I see An Ornate Ewer [recto]?

An Ornate Ewer [recto] is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is An Ornate Ewer [recto]?

An Ornate Ewer [recto] is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

An Ornate Ewer [recto]

David, Sir Wilkie , 1813

An Ornate Ewer [recto] is an ink 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

An Ornate Ewer [recto] is a drawing created by Sir David Wilkie in 1813, rendered in pen and brown ink on wove paper.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a large, ornate ewer with a long handle and spout, adorned with intricate designs and patterns, placed alongside other objects on a table or shelf.

Technique & Style

Characterized by meticulous line work and attention to detail, the piece showcases Wilkie's ability to capture the reflective qualities of the ewer's surface through nuanced brown ink renderings.

History & Provenance

Created in 1813, specific details regarding the artwork's ownership history and exhibitions are not provided.

Context

While the broader contextual influences on this specific work are unclear, it reflects Wilkie's broader interest in detailed, observational drawings of everyday subjects.

Legacy

The work's impact or influence on subsequent artistic movements or Wilkie's own oeuvre is not explicitly documented in available information.