Study of a Foot on an Architectural Ornament Ground

Item

Title

Study of a Foot on an Architectural Ornament Ground

Description

Chiaroscuro academic drawing in charcoal and graphite on dark toned wove paper depicting a plaster cast study of a foot resting upon a geometric plinth or architectural base. Features high-contrast tonal modeling, dramatic cast shadows, and precise rendering of anatomical detail and form. Condition notes: minor edge wear, subtle surface abrasion, and corner creases along the dark background.

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

foot studySee all items with this value

anatomical drawingSee all items with this value

study (artwork)See all items with this value

plaster castSee all items with this value

trompe-l'œilSee all items with this value

architectural ornamentSee all items with this value

Identifier

MS.2026.02-11

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