Who painted Untitled?

Untitled was painted by William Barnes Wollen in 1894.

Where can I see Untitled?

Untitled is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

What movement is Untitled?

Untitled is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

Untitled

William Barnes Wollen , 1894

Untitled is a drawing by the Impressionist artist William Barnes Wollen. It dates from 1894 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. This drawing by W.

About this work

This drawing shows a big event—Military Tournament at the Royal Agricultural Hall in 1894.

This drawing shows a big event—Military Tournament at the Royal Agricultural Hall in 1894. It’s a sketch made for a newspaper, published back in the day. You can spot W.B. Wollen’s signature in the corner.

The event was a spectacle back then, a mix of military drills and showy displays. These kinds of drawings popped up in illustrated magazines to bring news to life.

Check out more theatrical drawings by William Barnes Wollen.

Overview

This drawing by W.B. Wollen depicts the Military Tournament at the Royal Agricultural Hall in 1894. Created for publication in an illustrated magazine or newspaper, it is a sketch capturing a significant event of its time.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing shows a spectacle that combined military drills with elaborate displays, reflecting the blend of functionality and entertainment characteristic of such events in the late 19th century.

Technique & Style

The work is representative of the illustrative style used in late 19th-century newspapers and magazines, aiming to bring news events to life through visual representation.

History & Provenance

The drawing was part of a collection of sketches commissioned from contemporary artists and donated to the museum by Sir William James Ingram in 1914.

Artist & collection

Artist

William Barnes Wollen

William Barnes Wollen (6 October 1857 – 28 March 1936) was an English painter mostly known for his paintings of battle and historical scenes and sporting events.