Frederic, Lord Leighton, P.R.A., R.W.S. (1830-1896)

A sheet of studies for 'Captive Andromache'

Details

Frederic, Lord Leighton, P.R.A., R.W.S. (1830-1896)
A sheet of studies for 'Captive Andromache'
with inscription 'Andromache' (lower centre) and with studio stamp (L. 1741a, lower left)
pencil, black and white chalk on buff paper
10½ x 13¾ in. (26.7 x 34.9 cm.)

Literature

Unidentified early reproduction (Witt Library).

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Lot Essay

This drawing is one of the many studies made by Leighton for his masterpiece and, unlike lot 7, dates from the period c. 1886-8 when he was at work on the canvas itself. The two main studies are for the women who draw water from a well at the right of the composition. The right-hand figure, her right arm raised, reappears in a drawing sold at Sotheby's Belgravia on 7 May 1974, lot 4 (illustrated in catalogue).

For a composition sketch for Captive Andromache, see lot 7.

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