Study for 'The Siege of Gibraltar'; Three Figures
John Singleton CopleyLandscape · Public domain
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Provenance and rights
- Rights
- Public domain (artist died 1815)
Specifications
- Nationality / school
- American
- Lifespan
- 1738–1815
About the artwork
"Study for 'The Siege of Gibraltar'; Three Figures" is a work by John Singleton Copley. The catalogue places it in Drawings. The format is landscape. Drawings in brief: Artists have long used drawings to plan paintings, sculptures, and buildings, so a sketch can show how an idea developed. Drawings range from quick preparatory sketches to finished works in pen, chalk, charcoal, graphite, or wash.
"Study for 'The Siege of Gibraltar'; Three Figures" is shown in the onlly.art catalogue for reference and browsing. A landscape format suits wide, low wall spaces such as the stretch above a bed, mantel, or sideboard. 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
American, 1738–1815
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