Study for 'A Condottiere': Composition

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Drawing details

Title: Study for 'A Condottiere': Composition
Date: c.1871
Media: Black and white chalk on blue paper
Dimensions: 20.7 x 13.5 cm
Location: Leighton House Museum
Picture credit: Leighton House Museum, The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea
Reference number: LHO/D/0521
Inscriptions: None

Description

Study for the composition of the painting 'A Condottiere' (c.1872, City Museum and Art Gallery, Birmingham). There is more space around the figure than seen in the finished painting. Also, an object is indicated to the upper right of the composition which is not seen in the finished painting. 

 

Bibliography

• Ormond, Leon+e and Richard, 'Lord Leighton', Yale University Press, London, 1975, p.161 (listed under catalogue number 203) 

Exhibition history

• Inscribed on reverse, centre "477" encircled, in blue biro, crossed out in blue biro