Study of 'Greek Girls Playing at Ball': Pitcher and Drapery

Drawing details

Title: Study of 'Greek Girls Playing at Ball': Pitcher and Drapery
Date: c.1888
Media: Pencil on tracing paper
Dimensions: 17.0 x 18.1 cm
Location: Royal Academy of Arts, London
Picture credit: Royal Academy of Arts, London
Reference number: 03/4587

Interpretation

Leighton produced relatively few preparatory studies for paintings which show objects. Generally, the subjects of preparatory studies were figures, drapery and sometimes plants.

Description

Outline tracing of a Greek pitcher with a classical motif on the side, partially covered by drapery. 

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); presented to the Royal Academy of Arts, London by Matthews and Orr in 1896 

Bibliography

• Jenkins, Ian, 'Frederic Lord Leighton and Greek Vases', 'Burlington Magazine', July, 1983, pp.597-605