First Design of a Battle Scene
Robert SmirkePortrait · Public domain
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Provenance and rights
- Rights
- Public domain (artist died 1845)
Specifications
- Nationality / school
- English
- Lifespan
- 1752–1845
About the artwork
"First Design of a Battle Scene" is an artwork by Robert Smirke. The catalogue places it in Drawings. The format is portrait. Background on Drawings: Because line carries so much of the effect, drawings tend to reward close looking at the quality of the mark. Artists have long used drawings to plan paintings, sculptures, and buildings, so a sketch can show how an idea developed.
"First Design of a Battle Scene" is shown in the onlly.art catalogue for reference and browsing. A portrait format suits narrow wall spaces, hallways, and the area beside a door or window. Browsing works by the same artist, or from the same period, is a good way to compare styles before choosing what suits your space.
About the artist
English, 1752–1845
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