Graphite Underdrawing Collection (page 2)

Vishnu Lakshmi 1800s India Calcutta Kalighat painting
Vishnu and Lakshmi, 1800s. India, Calcutta, Kalighat painting, 19th century. Black ink, watercolor, and tin paint, with graphite underdrawing on paper; secondary support

Woman Playing Music 1800s India Calcutta Kalighat painting
Woman Playing Music, 1800s. India, Calcutta, Kalighat painting, 19th century. Black ink, color paint, and graphite underdrawing on paper; secondary support

Shiva Bearing Aloft Body Sati 1800s India Calcutta
Shiva Bearing Aloft the Body of His Sati, 1800s. India, Calcutta, Kalighat painting, 19th century. Black ink, watercolor, and tin paint

Yasoda Holding Krishna Radha 1800s India Calcutta
Yasoda Holding Krishna and Radha, 1800s. India, Calcutta, Kalighat painting, 19th century. Black ink, color and silver paint

Yasoda Taking Infant Krishna Walk 1800s India
Yasoda Taking the Infant Krishna for a Walk, 1800s. India, Calcutta, Kalighat painting, 19th century. Black ink, color paint

Kalighat Painting 1800s India Calcutta Kalighat painting
Kalighat Painting, 1800s. India, Calcutta, Kalighat painting, 19th century. Black ink, color paint, and graphite underdrawing on paper; secondary support

Parvati Placing Wedding Garland Shiva 1800s India
Parvati Placing a Wedding Garland on Shiva, 1800s. India, Calcutta, Kalighat painting, 19th century. Black ink, color and silver paint

Baby Krishna Asking Butter Yashoda 1800s India
Baby Krishna Asking for Butter from Yashoda, 1800s. India, Calcutta, Kalighat painting, 19th century. Black ink, watercolor, and tin paint

Yasoda Churning Butter 1800s India Calcutta Kalighat painting
Yasoda Churning Butter, 1800s. India, Calcutta, Kalighat painting, 19th century. Black ink, color and silver paint, and graphite underdrawing on paper; secondary support

Jailer Receiving Mahant Tarakeshwar Prison 1800s
Jailer Receiving the Mahant of Tarakeshwar in Prison, 1800s. India, Calcutta, Kalighat painting, 19th century. Black ink, watercolor, and tin paint

Manasa Snake Goddess 1800s India Calcutta Kalighat painting
Manasa, The Snake Goddess, 1800s. India, Calcutta, Kalighat painting, 19th century. Black ink, color and silver paint, and graphite underdrawing on paper; secondary support

Mahant Tarakeshwar Rides Elephant 1800s India
Mahant of Tarakeshwar Rides on an Elephant, 1800s. India, Calcutta, Kalighat painting, 19th century. Black ink, watercolor, and tin paint

Vaishnava Devotee Two Women 1800s India Calcutta
Vaishnava Devotee with Two Women, 1800s. India, Calcutta, Kalighat painting, 19th century. Black ink, watercolor, and tin paint

Matsya Fish Avatara Vishnu 1800s India Calcutta
Matsya, Fish Avatara of Vishnu, 1800s. India, Calcutta, Kalighat painting, 19th century. Black ink, color and silver paint

Arch Titus Coliseum Rome 1846 Thomas Hartley Cromek
The Arch of Titus and the Coliseum, Rome, 1846. Thomas Hartley Cromek (British, 1809-1873). Watercolor with black ink and graphite underdrawing; sheet: 52.4 x 36 cm (20 5/8 x 14 3/16 in.)

Project Monument de la Montagne Orleans ca 1794
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Design Colossal Triumphal Arch Surmounted Quadriga
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Drawing title page Le Petit Journal 19th century
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Herms Supporting Overdoor Portrait Oval 17th century
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Acanthus Scroll Rosette 17th century Brush brown wash
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Symmetrical Design Upward Growing Acanthus Scrolls
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Border Design Saints 17th century Pen brown ink
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Frieze Consoles Putti Garlands Recto Fragment
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Illustration House York 1796 Pen brown black ink
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Design Ceiling Oval Trompe L Oeil Painting 17th century
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Elevation Wall Tomb Pen black ink brush gray
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Sheet Studies Angels Religious Figures recto
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Mother Child 1835-1903 Pen dark brown reddish-brown ink
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Design Chapel Niche Recto Decoration Putto Head
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Fragment Frame Design Recto Sketch Man Head Profile
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Design College de France Paris Elevation Wings
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Design Right Side Door Pediment Fluted Pilasters
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Right Left Tribunes Pen black ink watercolor
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Belisarius Begging Alms mid-18th-early 19th century
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Grand Canyon Head Old Hance Trail ca 1892 Watercolor
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Group Figures Surrounding Two Bird-coops 1697-1768
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Design Bracket Console Two Figures caught Strapwork
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Tomb Monument Skeletons 17th century Pen brown ink
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Ceiling Design Grotesques 19th century Pen brown ink
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Design Wall Fountain 1550-1620 Pen gray-brown ink
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Washerwomen Ruined Gallery ca 1760 Pen brown ink
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Sheet Jewelry Decorative Designs 17th century
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Design Wall Elevation ca 1770-80 Pen black ink
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Design Table Ornate Legs 17th century Pen brown ink
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Portrait Count Vittorio Alfieri n. d Brush brown wash
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Right Half Mirror Frame Design 17th century Pen
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Acanthus Scroll 17th century Brush brown wash
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Brackets Caryatids Architectural Details recto
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"Exploring the Artistic Depths: Unveiling the Beauty of Graphite Underdrawing" Embarking on a journey through time and continents, we delve into the captivating world of graphite underdrawing. This technique, employed by artists across various eras and regions, has left an indelible mark on the art world. In Valley Tyne, my native country, Henshaw's 1842 piece transports us to a serene landscape where delicate strokes of graphite bring forth nature's tranquility. John Martin's visionary brushstrokes in Radha Krishna (1800s India) capture the divine love between two souls with ethereal grace. Moving to de Spindt Portrait Girl (Early 19th century Watercolor), we witness how this technique breathes life into portraits. The meticulous use of graphite creates depth and texture that mesmerizes viewers even centuries later. Francisco de Goya's Old People Singing Dancing showcases his mastery in capturing human emotions using graphite underdrawing. The enchanting Landscape Forest Chapel by Heinrich Johann Gartner takes us on a spiritual journey amidst towering trees and sacred architecture. Joseph Mallord William invites us to Conway Castle North Wales with intricate lines that evoke both grandeur and nostalgia. Adrian Zingg Swiss' View Castle Gnandstein (1795) demonstrates how they are transport us back in time while William Callow's Temple Vesta Falls Tivoli (1859) captures the majestic beauty of cascading waterfalls against ancient ruins. Carl Ludwig Hackert German's Aqueducts Caserta (1789) showcases architectural marvels brought to life through precise pencil work. Samuel Atkins' Fleet Off Coast Beachy Head (1790-1805) immerses us in maritime scenes where crashing waves come alive through skillful shading techniques. Dominque Louis Papety presents Seated Italian Woman from the 1800s, showcasing how graphite underdrawing adds depth and realism to portraiture.