Study of dancing girl, for "Horae Serenae"
This sensitive rendering of a pre-adolescent nude demonstrates Poynter's accomlished late draftsmanship and characteristic use of black and white chalks on reddish paper – the latter providing a middle tone. A related figure appears in his painting "Horae Serenae" ("Serene Hours," now Bristol City Museum and Art Gallery), exhibited at the Royal Academy in 1894. A preeminent academic draftsman, Poyner became Director of the National Gallery in the latter year, and President of the Royal Academy in 1896. He typically made life studies for each figure in his paintings, often devoting additional details to arms and hands.
Artwork Details
- Title: Study of dancing girl, for "Horae Serenae"
- Artist: Sir Edward John Poynter (British (born France), Paris 1836–1919 London)
- Date: 1886–94
- Medium: Black and white chalks on brown paper
- Dimensions: Sheet: 10 13/16 in. × 9 in. (27.5 × 22.9 cm)
- Classification: Drawings
- Credit Line: Gift of Roberta J.M. Olson and Alexander B.V. Johnson, 2017
- Object Number: 2017.663.3
- Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints
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Sir Edward John Poynter
Joseph Swain
October 4, 1862
Multiple artists/makers
1864–81
Multiple artists/makers
1864–81
Multiple artists/makers
1864–81
Multiple artists/makers
1863–81
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