Who created "Two Designs for Illustration"?

Two Designs for Illustration was created by Adrian Ludwig Richter in 1820–84.

When was "Two Designs for Illustration" created?

This artwork was created 1820–84.

What medium is "Two Designs for Illustration"?

Two Designs for Illustration is Graphite.

Is "Two Designs for Illustration" in the public domain?

Yes, Two Designs for Illustration is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Two Designs for Illustration

Adrian Ludwig Richter

1820–84

Medium

Graphite

Dimensions

5 11/16 x 4 3/16 in. (14.5 x 10.6 cm)

Classification

Drawings

Department

Drawings and Prints

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Gift of J. B. Newmann, 1930

Accession Number

30.26.3a, b

Tags

MenWomenRoostersHorses

Art Historical Context

Adrian Ludwig Richter (1803–1884), a leading figure in German Romanticism, created *Two Designs for Illustration* his prolific career as a painter, engraver, and illustrator. in Dresden, Richter was renowned for his idyllic landscapes, genre scenes, and contributions to fairy-tale books, blending precise draftsmanship with poetic imagination. These graphite sketches, dated within his active years (1820s–1880s), exemplify his work for book illustrations, capturing everyday life with a touch of whimsy. Rendered in soft graphite on a modest 5 11/16 x 4 3/16-inch sheet, the designs feature men, w...

Two Designs for Illustration

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