Two Standing Figures (Study for A Game of Billiards) (c. 1807)
Louis-Léopold Boillyc. 1807 · Portrait · Public domain
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Provenance and rights
- Rights
- Public domain (artist died 1845)
Specifications
- Year
- c. 1807
- Nationality / school
- French
- Lifespan
- 1761–1845
About the artwork
Dated c. 1807, "Two Standing Figures (Study for A Game of Billiards)" is an artwork by Louis-Léopold Boilly. Drawings in brief: Because line carries so much of the effect, drawings tend to reward close looking at the quality of the mark. Drawings range from quick preparatory sketches to finished works in pen, chalk, charcoal, graphite, or wash. Context for c. 1807: Landscape gained new prestige through groups such as the Barbizon painters in France and the Hudson River School in the United States, and by mid-century Realism turned to ordinary people and everyday labour. The invention of lithography around 1796 and its spread in these decades made printed images cheaper and more varied. It is listed in the Drawings collection. The image is in portrait orientation.
"Two Standing Figures (Study for A Game of Billiards)" 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. Drawings and sketches stand out through line clarity and a sense of the artist process, which makes them a natural fit for minimalist, monochrome, and graphic interiors. 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
French, 1761–1845
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