Sir David Wilkie
Two drawings of a male nude lying on his back
About this artwork
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artist:Sir David WilkieScottish (1785 - 1841)
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title:Two drawings of a male nude lying on his back
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date created:Unknown
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materials:Pen and black ink with black and red chalks on paper
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measurements:17.30 x 17.10 cm
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object type:
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credit line:Purchased 1971
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accession number:D 4981.16
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Sir David Wilkie
Sir David Wilkie
Wilkie achieved international recognition for his highly original paintings of events and episodes from contemporary life. His skills as a narrator were evident in the facial expressions and poses of his characters, and in the informative detail he included. He was born in Fife, the son of a rural...
