Study for 'The Arts of Industry as Applied to War': Male Figure

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Drawing details

Title: Study for 'The Arts of Industry as Applied to War': Male Figure
Date: c.1871
Media: Black and white chalk on blue paper
Dimensions: 22.7 x 29.8 cm
Location: Leighton House Museum
Picture credit: Leighton House Museum, The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea
Reference number: LHO/D/0546
Inscriptions: Inscribed lower right "Arts of War SK" in pencil. Stamped lower left "LLC" encircled, in black ink. Inscribed on reverse, upper centre "188" crossed out in pencil. Inscribed on reverse, lower right "88 / 3" in pencil. Inscribed on reverse, centre "M8

Interpretation

This study for the sleeves of a male figure seen lifting a helmet onto his head, to the left of the fresco 'The Arts of Industry as Applied to War' (1878-80, Victoria and Albert Museum) can be linked to another study, also at Leighton House Museum, for the drapery for the same male figure, excluding the sleeves (reference number LHO/D/0538).

Description

Drapery study for the sleeves of the male figure lifting a helmet onto his head, to the left of the fresco 'The Arts of Industry as Applied to War' (1878-80, Victoria and Albert Museum). Part of the drapery covering the shoulders and upper body is also included. The head and helmet are also indicated. 

Provenance

Bequeathed by the artist to his sisters, Mrs. Augusta Matthews (n+e Augusta Neunburg Leighton, 1835-1919) and Mrs. Alexandra Orr (n+e Alexandra Leighton, 1828-1903); purchased by the Fine Art Society in 1896; collection of Leighton House Museum 

Bibliography

• Ormond, Leon+e and Richard, 'Lord Leighton', Yale University Press, London, 1975, p.160 (listed under catalogue number 194)