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Alfred Dehodencq 1822-1882, School of Delacroix Pen and Ink 19th Century Preparatory Study
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Alfred Dehodencq 1822-1882, School of Delacroix Pen and Ink 19th Century Preparatory Study

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Alfred Dehodencq 1822-1882, School of Delacroix Pen and Ink 19th century Preparatory Study.

A fine pen and ink figural study on paper, attributed to Alfred Dehodencq 1822-1882, a preparatory study circa 1850s.

Dehodencq was an influential French Romanticism and orientalist painter, often influenced by Delacroix, which is visible in this preparatory work, possibly in preparation for a painting such as Execution of Jewess in Morocco etc.., often his works represented story telling of Morocco featuring assembled crowds, which this work implies.

The picture is mounted behind a silk mounting board and framed, behind glass with an inscription to the reverse. The picture appears in good condition without much fading or distress to the paper, please note a small loss at the top right corner.

Dimensions

Width 46cm Inc frame

Height 35.5cm

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Free collection from Lewes, East Sussex.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
35.5cm (13.98")
Width
46cm (18.11")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
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Gilt and Gesso has dated this 19th Century Ink Drawing to the 19th Century.

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Alfred Dehodencq 1822-1882, School of Delacroix Pen and Ink 19th century Preparatory Study.
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A fine pen and ink figural study on paper, attributed to Alfred Dehodencq 1822-1882, a preparatory study circa 1850s.
Gilt and Gesso
fig 1. A framed 19th-century sepia pen and ink preparatory drawing depicting expressively sketched head studies on aged paper.
fig 1. Alfred Dehodencq 1822-1882, School of Delacroix Pen and Ink 19th Century Preparatory Study

Dehodencq was an influential French Romanticism and orientalist painter, often influenced by Delacroix, which is visible in this preparatory work, possibly in preparation for a painting such as Execution of Jewess in Morocco etc.., often his works represented story telling of Morocco featuring assembled crowds, which this work implies.

fig 2. A framed 19th-century sepia pen and ink preparatory drawing depicting expressively sketched head studies on aged paper.
fig 2. Alfred Dehodencq 1822-1882, School of Delacroix Pen and Ink 19th Century Preparatory Study

The picture is mounted behind a silk mounting board and framed, behind glass with an inscription to the reverse. The picture appears in good condition without much fading or distress to the paper, please note a small loss at the top right corner.

fig 3. A framed 19th-century sepia pen and ink preparatory drawing depicting expressively sketched head studies on aged paper.
fig 3. Alfred Dehodencq 1822-1882, School of Delacroix Pen and Ink 19th Century Preparatory Study

Dimensions

Width 46cm Inc frame

Height 35.5cm

Please request more photos and any questions invited.

Free collection from Lewes, East Sussex.

Dispatched U.K. and worldwide within 2-3 working days with tracking.

Height
35.5cm (13.98")
Width
46cm (18.11")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

Gilt and Gesso has dated this 19th Century Ink Drawing to the 19th Century.

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Archive I A framed 19th-century sepia pen and ink preparatory drawing depicting expressively sketched head studies on aged paper.

Alfred Dehodencq 1822-1882, School of Delacroix Pen and Ink 19th Century Preparatory Study

Archive II A framed 19th-century sepia pen and ink preparatory drawing depicting expressively sketched head studies on aged paper. View II
Archive III A framed 19th-century sepia pen and ink preparatory drawing depicting expressively sketched head studies on aged paper. View III
Archive IV A framed 19th-century sepia pen and ink preparatory drawing depicting expressively sketched head studies on aged paper. View IV
Archive V A framed 19th-century sepia pen and ink preparatory drawing depicting expressively sketched head studies on aged paper. View V
Archive VI A framed 19th-century sepia pen and ink preparatory drawing depicting expressively sketched head studies on aged paper. View VI
Archive VII A framed 19th-century sepia pen and ink preparatory drawing depicting expressively sketched head studies on aged paper. View VII
Archive VIII A framed 19th-century sepia pen and ink preparatory drawing depicting expressively sketched head studies on aged paper. View VIII
Archive IX A framed 19th-century sepia pen and ink preparatory drawing depicting expressively sketched head studies on aged paper. View IX
Archive X A framed 19th-century sepia pen and ink preparatory drawing depicting expressively sketched head studies on aged paper. View X
Archive XI A framed 19th-century sepia pen and ink preparatory drawing depicting expressively sketched head studies on aged paper. View XI
Archive XII A framed 19th-century sepia pen and ink preparatory drawing depicting expressively sketched head studies on aged paper. View XII
Archive XIII A framed 19th-century sepia pen and ink preparatory drawing depicting expressively sketched head studies on aged paper. View XIII
Archive XIV A framed 19th-century sepia pen and ink preparatory drawing depicting expressively sketched head studies on aged paper. View XIV
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A framed 19th-century sepia pen and ink preparatory drawing depicting expressively sketched head studies on aged paper.
Alfred Dehodencq 1822-1882, School of Delacroix Pen and Ink 19th century Preparatory Study
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A framed 19th-century sepia pen and ink preparatory drawing depicting expressively sketched head studies on aged paper.
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Preparatory studies from 19th-century France are preliminary drawings created by artists to experiment with composition, human anatomy, and facial expressions before painting large canvases. Often executed in pen, ink, or charcoal, these sketches capture rapid, expressive line work and raw artistic ideas.

Artists during this era typically used dip pens with steel nibs or quills paired with iron gall, sepia, or India ink. The drawings were executed on handmade cotton or rag paper, which often exhibits subtle texture and natural variations in tone.

Authentic works on paper usually display natural aging, such as foxing, light toning, or ink oxidisation over time. Verifying period-appropriate paper types, historical mounting techniques, artist monograms, and provenance documentation also assists in establishing authenticity.

Framed ink drawings add depth and historical interest when hung as part of a curated gallery wall or displayed individually above a console table. Pairing classical figurative sketches with clean, modern framing mounts creates a balanced contrast in contemporary settings.

To prevent fading and deterioration, display paper art away from direct sunlight and areas of high humidity. Frame the piece using acid-free matting materials and UV-protective glass to shield the fragile ink and paper fibers from environmental degradation.
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