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Henry Winslow Drawing
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Henry Winslow Drawing

1920 - 1940
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This fluid pencil drawing shows an elderly lady in profile seated in an armchair concentrating on her sewing work. It shows the influence of the artist's teacher, James MacNeill Whistler. The portrait is professionally mounted and presented in a narrow ebonised frame and is accompanied by the 1975 brochure from the Gerald M. Norman Gallery where this drawing was exhibited. Tricky to date with precision but somewhere between 1901 and 1950.

The son of an architect, Henry Winslow was born in 1874 and educated in Boston, Massachusetts. He then attended École des Beaux-Arts but it was his time spent at Whistler's School in Paris that most influenced his style of drawing. Winslow first exhibited at the Paris Salon before settling in London around 1901 where he exhibited at the Royal Academy, Fine Art Society (1937) and Kensington Art Gallery (1949). He published a book of etchings and a volume of poems. Winslow's death is variously recorded as 1953, 1955 or 1960. Examples of his artwork can be found at the British Museum.

Portrait to view, 167 x 147mm ; framed, 280 x 246mm

Provenance: Purchased by the vendor from Gerald M. Norman Gallery 1975

Exhibited: No. 104, Gerald M. Norman Gallery, 1975

Date of Manufacture

Wigs on the Green has dated this Framed Pencil Portrait Drawing to the 1930s.

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This fluid pencil drawing shows an elderly lady in profile seated in an armchair concentrating on her sewing work. It shows the influence of the artist's teacher, James MacNeill Whistler.
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The portrait is professionally mounted and presented in a narrow ebonised frame and is accompanied by the 1975 brochure from the Gerald M.
Wigs on the Green

Norman Gallery where this drawing was exhibited. Tricky to date with precision but somewhere between 1901 and 1950.

fig 1. A framed pencil sketch of an elderly woman seated in a chair doing needlework, rendered in graphite on light paper with a grey mount and black frame.
fig 1. Henry Winslow Drawing

The son of an architect, Henry Winslow was born in 1874 and educated in Boston, Massachusetts. He then attended École des Beaux-Arts but it was his time spent at Whistler's School in Paris that most influenced his style of drawing. Winslow first exhibited at the Paris Salon before settling in London around 1901 where he exhibited at the Royal Academy, Fine Art Society (1937) and Kensington Art Gallery (1949). He published a book of etchings and a volume of poems. Winslow's death is variously recorded as 1953, 1955 or 1960. Examples of his artwork can be found at the British Museum.

Portrait to view, 167 x 147mm ; framed, 280 x 246mm

Provenance: Purchased by the vendor from Gerald M. Norman Gallery 1975

Exhibited: No. 104, Gerald M. Norman Gallery, 1975

Date of Manufacture

Wigs on the Green has dated this Framed Pencil Portrait Drawing to the 1930s.

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SA1243103
Dealers Internal Ref
DB607
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Small portraiture of character & historical interest

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Archive I A framed pencil sketch of an elderly woman seated in a chair doing needlework, rendered in graphite on light paper with a grey mount and black frame.

Henry Winslow Drawing

Archive II A framed pencil sketch of an elderly woman seated in a chair doing needlework, rendered in graphite on light paper with a grey mount and black frame. View II
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A framed pencil sketch of an elderly woman seated in a chair doing needlework, rendered in graphite on light paper with a grey mount and black frame.
Henry Winslow Drawing
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A framed pencil sketch of an elderly woman seated in a chair doing needlework, rendered in graphite on light paper with a grey mount and black frame.
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  • ObjectDrawings & Sketches
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialGraphite, Paper, Wood, Glass
  • ColourGrey
  • MotifsProfile portrait, Cross-hatching, Figure study, Seated posture

This Edwardian graphite and paper figure study depicts an elderly woman in profile seated in an armchair, concentrating on her sewing work under the influence of James MacNeill Whistler. The drawing is rendered in grey tones with cross-hatching and is professionally mounted in a grey card mount, enclosed within a narrow black ebonised wood frame with a clear glass front. The artwork measures 280 x 246 mm framed, with a portrait view size of 167 x 147 mm. This piece comes with a 1975 exhibition brochure from the Gerald M. Norman Gallery. In a contemporary home, this drawing suits a gentleman's library or study interior scheme, positioned specifically to fit a narrow wall space or displayed on a desk shelf. The neutral grey and black palette integrates smoothly into traditional and transitional interior settings alongside other framed works on paper. It brings historic character to a reading nook or hallway gallery wall.

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Early twentieth-century graphite portrait drawings are defined by direct observational draughtsmanship, delicate cross-hatching, and subtle shading techniques. Artists often created these monochrome figure studies either as standalone portraits or as preliminary compositions for larger paintings.

Traditional pencil sketches were rendered using graphite core pencils of varying hardness on woven or laid paper. These works were typically mounted using acid-free board and preserved behind glass within timber frames.

Authenticity can be determined by examining paper characteristics, such as natural age toning, foxing, or watermarks under magnification. Genuine graphite displays a distinct metallic sheen when viewed at an angle, unlike printed reproductions.

Monochrome artwork works effectively when grouped within a gallery wall alongside varied mediums or placed in a quiet study nook. Pairing framed drawings with minimalist modern furniture creates a refined architectural contrast.

Works on paper must be kept out of direct sunlight and environments with fluctuating humidity to prevent fading and paper degradation. Frame the piece using UV-filtering glass and museum-grade, acid-free matting to ensure long-term preservation.
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