Study of a Seated Classical Figure from a Cast

Item

Title

Study of a Seated Classical Figure from a Cast

Description

Highly finished chiaroscuro academic drawing in charcoal and graphite on toned wove paper, depicting a seated figure (likely from a plaster sculpture cast) resting on a rocky outcropping and plinth. Demonstrates advanced tonal modeling, light handling, and contour definition. Condition notes: faint horizontal crease across the lower section, minor edge chipping, and light surface abrasion.

Subject

drawings (visual works)See all items with this value

chiaroscuroSee all items with this value

academic artSee all items with this value

charcoalSee all items with this value

graphiteSee all items with this value

figure drawingSee all items with this value

study (artwork)See all items with this value

plaster castSee all items with this value

sculpture studySee all items with this value

Identifier

MS.2026.02-02b

Creator

Edward Redfield (1869-1965)See all items with this value

Date

circa 1887-1889See all items with this value

Is Part Of

MS.2026.02-Edward Redfield Drawings

Rights

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Format

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Item sets

Edward Redfield drawings