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Portrait studies of a young boy
William Dring
approx. exposed area of image inside frame
15in h x 9in w
red chalks on paper
£150 framed
Item number 7376
2 profile portraits one head and upper body the other head only There are similar images on the reverse William Dring was a master draughtsman who had the ability to capture an image with a few lines of chalks. He knew that less was more when drawing the human figure and that detail would be superfluous and unnecessary, an important factor in this fine work. In this red chalk drawing he captures the character and features of this young boy beautifully.
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| About the artist
Born: 1904
Died: 1990
Painter, draughtsman and teacher. Studied at the Slade under Henry Tonks,1922-25 where he won several prizes and scholarships. During the war he was an official war artist and the Imperial war museum holds many examples of his works. He was elected RA in 1955 and series of portraits for royal and state occasions
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drawing |
| Date of work |
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1930 |
| How we know the date |
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Information from the artist |
| The last owner of the work |
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The artist's studio |
| How we know who the artist is |
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signed on the reverse |
| How we know the subject |
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Edward Brannan's daughter-in-law |
| School of painting |
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Modern British |
| Style of painting |
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Impressionist |
| Approach |
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figurative sketch |
| Dimensions (h x w x d) inches |
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15 x 9 |
| Condition of work |
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good |
| Recent restoration |
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No known restoration |
| Where exhibited |
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| Quantity available |
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1 |
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1 |
| Item number |
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7376 |
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drawing, red chalks, paper, Portrait studies of a young boy, 2 profile portraits one head and upper body the other head only There are similar images on the reverse, William Dring was a master draughtsman who had the ability to capture an image with a few lines of chalks. He knew that less was more when drawing the human figure and that detail would be superfluous and unnecessary, an important factor in this fine work. In this red chalk drawing he captures the character and features of this young boy beautifully., 00.00.1930, Modern British, Impressionist, figurative, sketch, seated, purple |
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