Drawing characterised by an almost naive, primitivistic simplicity of outline, achieved with repeated fine pen strokes over lightly sketched pencil drawing.
The Wrestlers by Henri Gaudier-Brzeska, 19131913
© Leeds Art Gallery
Details
- Medium:
- Ink over pencil
- Dimensions:
- 42 x 52 cm
- Art Fund grant:
- £2,500 ( Total: £10,000)
- Acquired in:
- 1997
- Vendor:
- Anthony Hepworth Fine Art
Drawn during his time in England betwen 1911-14.
Provenance
Leicester Galleries (date unkown) orig. framed by E. Alden (in business 1918-39): Private collection, Canada: Ritchie, Toronto 5.6.90 (70): Private Collection
Venue details
Leeds Art Gallery
The Headrow, LEEDS
West Yorkshire
LS1 3AA
0113 3785350
www.leeds.gov.uk/artgallery
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