Who created "Background Study"?

Background Study was created by David Wilkie in 1840/50.

When was "Background Study" created?

This artwork was created 1840/50.

Yes, Background Study is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Background Study is Brush and brown wash heightened with white gouache over graphite, on tan wove paper.

1840/50

Medium

Brush and brown wash heightened with white gouache over graphite, on tan wove paper

Dimensions

25.6 × 35.8 cm (10 1/8 × 14 1/8 in.)

Classification

ink or chalk wash

Department

Prints and Drawings

Museum

Art Institute of Chicago

Accession Number

83604

Rights

Public Domain

About the Artist

David Wilkie · 1785–1841

Died at sea near Malta. Comment on works: Portraits; Historical; Genre