Study for 'Clytie': Composition

Drawing details

Title: Study for 'Clytie': Composition
Date: c.1895
Media: Pencil on tracing paper
Dimensions: 19.4 x 16.2 cm
Location: Royal Academy of Arts, London
Picture credit: Royal Academy of Arts, London
Reference number: 04/709
Inscriptions: Inscribed upper right "No. 14" in pen and ink. Inscribed upper centre "Clytie 1896" in pencil.

Description

Traced study for the composition of the painting 'Clytie' (c.1895-96, private collection). The composition is identical to that of the finished painting. The drawing is squared up. 

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

• Ormond, LeonTe and Richard, 'Lord Leighton', Yale University Press, London, 1975, p.173 (listed under catalogue number 396)