Studies for 'Captive Andromache'

Drawing details

Title: Studies for 'Captive Andromache'
Date: 1886-87
Media: Black and white chalk on brown paper
Dimensions: 27.9 x 36.8 cm
Location: Graves Gallery, Sheffield
Reference number: 3978
Inscriptions: Inscribed "Andromache". Stamped lower left "LLC" encircled, in black ink

Description

Four studies showing three of the female figures carrying water jars in the painting 'Captive Andromache' (c.1888, Manchester Art Gallery). 

Provenance

Bequeathed by the artist to his sisters, Mrs. Augusta Matthews (nTe Augusta Neunburg Leighton, 1835-1919) and Mrs. Alexandra Orr (nTe Alexandra Leighton, 1828-1903); purchased by the Fine Art Society in 1896; purchased by the Graves Gallery through Hartnoll & Eyre (art dealers) in March 1973 

Bibliography

• Ormond, LeonTe and Richard, 'Lord Leighton', Yale University Press, London, 1975, p.169