Description
Original Pencil Drawing,'Study of a Seated Gentleman', John Wood (1801-1870)
Mounted ready for framing on white card and matching backing card with cellophane protective wrapping
Overall size of the mount measures approx. 12" x 10" (which means it will fit standard size picture frame). The visible picture opening is 5.75" x 3.75"
A really nice Sketch, ready for you to frame.
I have acquired a large number of sketches, drawings and watercolours by Wood, covering the period from the 1840's - 1860's, approximately.
These sketches were used by Wood in working up his larger works - Most are unsigned although some are signed in pencil with inscriptions.
CONDITION: Some age related discolouration to the paper and ocassional scatter marks, typical of this type of work.
About the Artist:
John Wood (British, 1801-1870). John Wood studied at Sass's and the Royal Academy schools, where in 1825 he gained the gold medal for painting. According to a Christie's sale catalogue of 16 February 1872, Wood as a student at the RA 'obtained the notice of Fuseli and Sir Thomas Lawrence, and under the auspices of the latter he commenced his career in art'. He won the competition for the altarpiece of St James's, Bermondsey [The Ascension] 1844, and was commissioned by Earl de Grey to paint the ceiling panels in Wrest Park, Bedfordshire. His work is represented in the National Portrait Gallery, Sir John Soane’s Museum and the V&A. [Catalogue of British Oil Paintings 1820-1860, Ronald Parkinson, V&A, 1990, pp.305-306]