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Chalk Drawings Studies of Female Nudes Attributed to William Blake Richmond 19th Century
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Chalk Drawings Studies of Female Nudes Attributed to William Blake Richmond 19th Century

19th century
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Sir William Blake Richmond: Attributed – Drapery & Female Nude Studies

Black and white chalk on brown paper. Previously ascribed to W.B.R. on the back of the old mount. The studies are academic and do not appear to relate to any specific painting. Some of his studies which have sold in auctions are produced on brown paper in the same manner with similar dimensions.

Sheet: 15 3/8 x 19 7/8 in. (39.2 x 50.5 cm).

Condition: The drawing is in Good condition, just a few minor creases. To be sold as seen without a frame or mount and will be delivered in a conservation standard clear polyester sleeve.

William Blake Richmond was a most versatile artist. He was a painter of portraits, narrative pictures and occasionally landscapes. He also made sculpture and was responsible for the mosaic decoration in St. Paul's Cathedral. He was born 1842, the son of the artist George Richmond RA, who named him after his early friend the poet painter and mystic, William Blake.

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Radnorshire Fine Arts Ltd has dated this 19th Century Chalk Study to the 19th Century.

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Sir William Blake Richmond: Attributed – Drapery & Female Nude Studies

Black and white chalk on brown paper. Previously ascribed to W.B.R. on the back of the old mount. The studies are academic and do not appear to relate to any specific painting.

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Some of his studies which have sold in auctions are produced on brown paper in the same manner with similar dimensions.
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fig 1. A 19th-century academic drawing on toned brown paper featuring studies of female nudes and draped fabric rendered in black and white chalk.
fig 1. Chalk Drawings Studies of Female Nudes Attributed to William Blake Richmond 19th Century

Sheet: 15 3/8 x 19 7/8 in. (39.2 x 50.5 cm).

Condition: The drawing is in Good condition, just a few minor creases. To be sold as seen without a frame or mount and will be delivered in a conservation standard clear polyester sleeve.

fig 2. A 19th-century academic drawing on toned brown paper featuring studies of female nudes and draped fabric rendered in black and white chalk.
fig 2. Chalk Drawings Studies of Female Nudes Attributed to William Blake Richmond 19th Century

William Blake Richmond was a most versatile artist. He was a painter of portraits, narrative pictures and occasionally landscapes. He also made sculpture and was responsible for the mosaic decoration in St. Paul's Cathedral. He was born 1842, the son of the artist George Richmond RA, who named him after his early friend the poet painter and mystic, William Blake.

Date of Manufacture

Radnorshire Fine Arts Ltd has dated this 19th Century Chalk Study to the 19th Century.

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Chalk Drawings Studies of Female Nudes Attributed to William Blake Richmond 19th Century

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A 19th-century academic drawing on toned brown paper featuring studies of female nudes and draped fabric rendered in black and white chalk.
Chalk Drawings Studies of Female Nudes Attributed to William Blake Richmond 19th Century
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A 19th-century academic drawing on toned brown paper featuring studies of female nudes and draped fabric rendered in black and white chalk.
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  • ObjectOriginal Art
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian Academic
  • MaterialChalk, Charcoal, Toned Paper
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsFemale nudes, Classical drapery, Toned paper backdrop, Anatomical shading

This nineteenth-century Victorian academic original art piece consists of chalk and charcoal drawings on toned paper. The paper presents a warm brown background colour, while the figures are rendered using black and white chalk with white heightening and detailed anatomical shading. The composition features studies of female nudes, classical drapery, and tonal shading, showing minor creases across the surface. The sheet measures 39.2 cm by 50.5 cm. Ideal for a gentleman's library study, this artwork hangs neatly on a narrow wall space to add a traditional decorative touch to the interior. It provides a distinct academic design vibe through its classical artistic motifs and historical style, fitting easily into various traditional room layouts.

Academic figure studies from the 19th century were created primarily in classical art academies to master anatomical proportions, light, and shadow. These drawings typically feature life models posed in neutral positions and are executed using traditional media such as chalk, charcoal, or graphite.

Artists during the Victorian era commonly utilised black and white chalk, charcoal, and graphite on toned or tinted paper. The mid-tone colour of the paper allowed artists to quickly establish shadow with dark chalk and highlights with white chalk.

Authentic 19th-century drawings show period-appropriate paper characteristics, such as laid paper watermarks, natural age toning, or foxing. Additionally, hand-applied chalk exhibits subtle depth, surface texture, and natural degradation under close examination.

Works on paper pair well with contemporary and traditional interiors when framed in neutral or dark timber mouldings with UV-protective glass. Grouping figure studies in a gallery wall arrangement creates a focal point in hallways, studies, or living spaces.

To preserve antique drawings, mount them using acid-free, museum-grade matting materials and UV-filtering glass. Display the artwork away from direct sunlight, damp areas, and high-humidity environments to prevent fading, warping, or fungal growth.
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