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Sketchbook

1814
(British, 1783–1852)
England, 19th century
graphite with gray and brown wash
Each page: 13.5 x 23.4 cm (5 5/16 x 9 3/16 in.)
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert N. Bier, London 1954.648
Location: not on view
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John Ruskin (also in this gallery) admired Prout’s strength as a draftsman. Like the topographical watercolorists of the 18th century, Prout emphasized form over color in his watercolors, as is evident in the monochromatic, delicate English views in this sketchbook.
Sketchbook

Sketchbook

1814

Samuel Prout

(British, 1783–1852)
England, 19th century

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