Thomas Rowlandson (1757-1827)
Studies of Ancient Busts
Pen and wash
A spirited sheet of studies after antique busts, including the emperors Vespasian and Titus, among others. Rowlandson's lively pen line and expressive faces bring a human warmth to these classical heads, revealing his fascination with character even in the ideal forms of antiquity.
Height: 210mm Width: 160mm
Pen and wash
A spirited sheet of studies after antique busts, including the emperors Vespasian and Titus, among others. Rowlandson's lively pen line and expressive faces bring a human warmth to these classical heads, revealing his fascination with character even in the ideal forms of antiquity.
Height: 210mm Width: 160mm