Studies of figures

Hans Heysen, after UNKNOWN ARTIST
Australia
8 October 1877 – 2 July 1968

Studies of figures
1903
pencil on paper
Place made
Rome
Medium
pencil on paper
Dimensions
32.1 x 21.9 cm
Credit line
Bequest of the artist 1971
Accession number
711HH57
Signature and date
Not signed. Not dated.
Media category
Drawing
Collection area
Australian drawings
Copyright
© Chris Heysen
Image credit
Photo: Stewart Adams

  • WALL LABEL: Hans Heysen: The Creative Journey, 1992

     

    It is not known which painting Heysen copied these studies of figures from, however, the written notes refer to Titian’s painting Sacred and profane love in the Villa Borghese, Rome.  They reveal Heysen’s interest in Titian’s painting technique.

     

    Julie Robinson, Senior Curator, Prints, Drawings & Photographs

  • Hans Heysen: The creative journey

    Art Gallery of South Australia, 28 August 1992 – 10 January 1993
    Brisbane City Hall Art Gallery, 19 June 1993 – 1 August 1993
    Newcastle Art Gallery, 15 October 1993 – 28 November 1993
    Art Gallery of Western Australia, 12 December 1993 – 26 January 1994
    Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory, 17 February 1994 – 27 March 1994
    Moree Plains Art Gallery, 9 April 1994 – 22 May 1994
    Riddoch Art Gallery, 3 June 1994 – 17 July 1994