Drapery Study; verso: Drapery Study by Edward Burne-Jones

Drapery Study; verso: Drapery Study c. 19th century

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Dimensions: 13.4 x 9.4 cm (5 1/4 x 3 11/16 in.)

Copyright: CC0 1.0

Curator: Looking at this small graphite drawing, I'm immediately struck by the rhythmic flow and looping forms. Editor: This is a "Drapery Study" by Edward Burne-Jones, housed in the Harvard Art Museums. It provides insight into the Victorian art world and their academic practices. Curator: Exactly, Burne-Jones likely produced this as preparation for a larger painting. The focus on drapery was part of rigorous training within the art academies. Editor: The hatching and cross-hatching articulate volume. How he modeled the cloth suggests his knowledge of classical sculpture. You can see the influence in Pre-Raphaelite paintings. Curator: It served a purpose, but I also see a sensitivity to form; the pencil lines convey a sense of movement that feels quite modern. Editor: Yes, this drawing becomes a testament to both artistic discipline and individual expression, and it remains relevant. Curator: It highlights the labor that went into creating these iconic images, doesn’t it?

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