Artwork
Boys Wrestling
Boys Wrestling is a drawing by William Mulready. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
William Mulready's 'Boys Wrestling' is a drawing created around 1850, currently held at the Victoria and Albert Museum.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts two boys engaged in rough play or wrestling, captured from behind. One boy has his arms wrapped around the other's waist, while the second boy leans back with raised hands, suggesting an attempt to break free.
Technique & Style
Executed in pencil, the drawing features loose and rapid lines, conveying a sense of dynamic movement. The sketch is positioned on the right side of the page, accompanied by handwritten text on the left, possibly notes or a poem.
Artist & collection
Artist
William Mulready was an Irish genre painter living in London. He is best known for his romanticising depictions of rural scenes, and for creating Mulready stationery letter sheets, issued at the same time as the Penny Black postage stamp.
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