Edward Hopper

(Study of a Seated Man in Historical Dress with Sword)
1899–1906

A detailed sketch of a seated figure in historical clothing, possibly from the 17th century, with a wide-brimmed hat and a sword resting between the legs. The figure appears contemplative, with a hand resting on the hilt of the sword and the other on the thigh. The background is lightly sketched, suggesting an interior setting with a bench and shadowy elements. The paper has a yellowish tint, and the drawing is executed in a combination of fine lines and shading, giving it a dynamic and textured appearance.
A detailed sketch of a seated figure in historical clothing, possibly from the 17th century, with a wide-brimmed hat and a sword resting between the legs. The figure appears contemplative, with a hand resting on the hilt of the sword and the other on the thigh. The background is lightly sketched, suggesting an interior setting with a bench and shadowy elements. The paper has a yellowish tint, and the drawing is executed in a combination of fine lines and shading, giving it a dynamic and textured appearance.

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Date
1899–1906

Classification
Drawings

Medium
Graphite pencil and opaque watercolor on paper

Dimensions
Sheet: 10 11/16 × 8 3/16in. (27.1 × 20.8 cm)

Accession number
70.1566.6

Credit line
Whitney Museum of American Art, New York; Josephine N. Hopper Bequest

Rights and reproductions
© Heirs of Josephine N. Hopper/Licensed by Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York

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Edward Hopper
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