Sculpture Study
Medium
Graphite on off-white wove paper
Dimensions
10 5/8 x 5 1/4 in. (27 x 13.3 cm)
Classification
Drawing
Culture
American
Department
The American Wing
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Gift of Mrs. George Grey Barnard, 1925
Accession Number
25.122
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About this artwork
William Rimmer's "Sculpture Study" (1816–1879) The work, executed in graphite on off-white wove paper, measures 10 5/8 x 5 1/4 in. and originates from the eighteenth century, an era of aesthetic refinement and expanding artistic markets. This work provides valuable insights into William Rimmer's artistic practice and the broader cultural and material contexts of its creation.
About the Artist
William Rimmer · 1816–1879
American (born England), Liverpool 1816–1879 South Milford, Massachusetts