Artwork
Tail Piece for Chapter XXI from "Lorna Doone"
Tail Piece for Chapter XXI from "Lorna Doone" is a drawing by the Impressionist artist William Henry Drake. It dates from 1889 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
This drawing, 'Tail Piece for Chapter XXI from Lorna Doone', was created by William Henry Drake around 1889. It is a sketch held in The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a person lying motionless on the ground beneath a tree, with a hat nearby and a spear partially buried in the grass. The scene conveys a sense of stillness and tension.
Technique & Style
Drake employed rapid, expressive strokes to capture the movement of wind-blown grass and branches, creating a sense of a moment suspended in time.
Artist & collection
Artist
Sir William Henry Drake,, was a British public servant and Colonial Treasurer of Western Australia.
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