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John Downman

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Fright

n.d.

Attention

n.d.

Pen drawing of a seated draped woman holding a chalice beside a classical cornice, study after Raphael, 1774.

Study after the figure of Faith, after Raphael

1774

Grey wash study of a standing leg and shoe on blue-grey paper with white highlights and a torn top edge.

Leg of Standing Figure (recto); Sketch of Shoes (verso)

c. 1770-1800

Oval portrait drawing of a woman in a ruffled bonnet and pale dress with a blue sash, against a grey background.

Lady Caroline Wrottesley

1792

Oval portrait drawing of a young woman with curled hair in a white dress and pink sash, facing right.

Seated Young Lady Facing Right

c. 1770-1824

Soft-toned drawing of a smiling young woman with curled hair, white headdress and ruffled collar against a pale landscape.

Young Lady with a White Bow on Her Head

1795

Oval chalk portrait of a young woman in a frilled bonnet and pink bow, with a pale sea and sky behind her.

Young Lady with a Pink Bow on Her Bodice

1792

Portrait of a Woman

n.d.

Drawing of a pair of legs in loose breeches and shoes, shaded in soft grey on pale paper.

Study of a boy's legs

c. 1770-1800

Pencil study of two bare feet and three sandalled feet with laced straps on aged paper.

Studies of Two Bare Feet and Three Sandalled Feet

c. 1774

Study from the antique: a bearded man and a boy

c. 1774

Bust of Faustina

c. 1774

Study after Statue of the Knife Grinder (also known as the Scythian)

1774

Pencil study of a nude kneeling warrior raising one arm, with a round shield and sword, on aged paper.

Study after the Discobolus (Wounded Warrior)

1774

Graphite study on gray paper of a standing classical woman in draped robes with outstretched arms, after a Roman statue.

Study after Roman Statue of a Standing Woman

1774

Pencil study of a seated classical male nude holding a sword, with a round shield at his feet, after antique sculpture.

Study after Antique Sculpture of Seated Figure with Sword and a Shield

1774

Watercolor and ink view of a villa with umbrella pines, garden wall and distant hills, by John Downman, 1774.

Raffaelle's Villa Medici, Rome

1774

Child Holding a Doll

1780

Miss Mary Cruikshank, only sister of James Cruikshank

1781

Portrait of a young boy in a blue double-breasted jacket with a calm sea and distant ship behind him.

Memento Portrait of a Young Midshipman

1769-1824

Drawing of three children with a kite, a girl seated in a cart, and a boy in a brown coat under a tree, in an oval vignette.

The Dyson Children

1787

Elizabeth Ford, later Lady Colville of Culross

1785

Oval drawing of a woman in a pale gown holding a dove beside a tree trunk, in soft tan and blue tones.

Isabella Hunter, Cousin of the Artist

1781

Drawing of a seated woman in a white dress with her hand on a girl in a bonnet holding a flower basket, under a tree.

Mrs. Morgan and her Child

1785

Mrs. Palmer

1785

Thomas Jackson

1780

Graphite portrait of a man in a buttoned coat and cravat, turned to the left, with hair tied back.

Captain Downman, the artist's brother

ca. 1776

Mrs. Downman, sister-in-law of the artist

1776

Mrs. George Mills

1783

Pencil study of a seated curly-haired youth bending to examine his raised foot, set on a rock against sketched foliage.

Study after the Spinario

1775

Black chalk study of a right foot with white highlights on grey paper, toes extended toward the lower left.

Study of a Right Foot

c. 1774

Chalk study on blue-grey paper of folded brocade fabric with ornamental scroll patterns highlighted in white.

Study of Folded Brocade

c. 1770-1800

Charcoal and chalk drawing on blue paper of a gathered silk cap with a tied bow and soft folds.

Study of a cap of gathered silk

1780/89

Pencil and white chalk drawing of crossed legs and sandaled feet of a standing figure on blue-grey paper.

Study of Crossed Legs of Standing Figure

c. 1770-1800

Charcoal study of a seated man in a buttoned jacket and breeches beside a knotted sash with fringed ends.

Studies of a seated figure and a tied sash

c. 1770-1800

Charcoal study of two leather boots with trouser legs, shaded in soft grey tones with red chalk on the heels.

Two studies of a booted foot

n.d.

Pen and ink drawing of a man and woman embracing in an interior with a tall window and table.

A man and a woman embracing in an interior

c. 1770-1820

Upturned Head of Youth

n.d.

Charcoal and white chalk study of a figure in a high-waisted gown with a sash, seen from behind, on tan paper.

High-Waisted Gown

n.d.

Graphite drawing of a left foot and lower leg seen from the side, with soft hatched shading on pale blue paper.

Study of a left foot

c. 1774

Graphite study of a headless classical male torso showing shaded back muscles and broken shoulder edges.

Study after the Torso Belvedere

c. 1774

Study from the antique: two bearded men in profile

c. 1774

Red chalk drawing of a nude putto seen from behind, arm raised, on aged foxed paper.

Putto from Back

n.d.

Pencil and wash drawing of a winged cherub riding two swans with reins across calm water.

Cupid and Two Swans

c. 1770-1800

Grey wash drawing of women and winged cupids, one putto perched on a birdcage holding another inside, in an interior with dra

The Seller of Loves From Herculaneum

n.d.

Graphite study on blue-grey paper of a nude male figure with curly hair leaning on a rock.

Study after Antique Sculpture of the Dancing Satyr with Cymbals

1775

Study after Statue of the Capitoline Venus

1775

Study after Statue of Venus de' Medici

1774

Ink and wash study of an ornate classical urn on a stepped pedestal, with lion mask handles and relief medallions.

Study after Antique Monumental Vase

1774

Pen and ink study on grey paper of a seated curly-haired boy with sheep, goats and a dog, after an antique relief.

Study after antique Bas-Relief with Seated Boy Holding Falcon and Accompanied by Dog, Sheep, and Goats

1774

Pen drawing of a classical standing youth in draped tunic pointing, with a sketched tree landscape at left.

Study after an Antique Sculpture of a Standing Youth

1774

Pencil drawing of a bearded old man in draped robes reclining on a ledge, reading a scroll beside a bowl.

Study after Raphael's Diogenes in the School of Athens

1774

Graphite drawing on blue-grey paper of a muscular nude man in a twisting pose, copied after a Roman statue.

Study after the statue of the Borghese Gladiator

1774

Pen and ink study of a standing draped woman in classical dress, after an antique statue, with faint foliage behind.

Study after Antique Statue of Standing Draped Woman

1774

Pencil study of a crouching female nude with curled hair, arms crossed over her chest, seated beside a fluted base.

Study after the Statue of Crouching Venus

1774

Graphite drawing of a seated male nude with curly hair, leaning on one arm, copied from a classical statue.

Study after the Statue of the Dying Gaul

1775

Grey wash drawing of a reclining draped classical statue on a plinth against a stone wall, after an antique sculpture.

Study after the antique: the Sleeping Ariadne

1774

Pencil study of a nude seated putto holding a Silenus mask, drawn on tinted paper after an antique statue.

Study after Antique Statue of Seated Putto Holding Mask of Silenus

1775

Graphite study of a draped standing woman in classical dress, after an antique statue, with pleated tunic and mantle.

Study after Antique Statue of Draped Standing Woman

1774

Pencil drawing of a draped standing woman and a curly-haired boy, after ancient sculpture, on pale paper.

Study after ancient sculpture of Standing Woman and Boy

1774

Pencil study of a sleeping reclining nude figure on a cushioned base, after an ancient statue, by John Downman, 1774.

Study after Ancient Statue of the Sleeping Hermaphrodite

1774

Pale wash drawing of a classical battle scene with rearing horse, warriors with shields, and fallen figures.

Study after an Ancient Bas-Relief with Battle of the Amazons

1774

Pen drawing of a nude female figure seen from behind beside draped cloth, a study after a classical statue.

Study after Statue of the Capitoline Venus

1774

Pale ink and wash drawing of a seated classical woman in draped robes, after a statue of Agrippina, by John Downman.

Study after Statue of a Seated Woman (Agrippina)

1775

Pen and wash drawing of a seated nude youth with one arm raised, copied after a classical statue, with Greek inscriptions.

Study after the statue of a Boy Playing with a Theater Mask

1775

Pen and brown ink study of a reclining hunter with spear and dog, copied after an ancient relief.

Study of an Ancient Bas-Relief of Sleeping Hunter and Dog

1775

Graphite study of a draped female figure seen from behind, after a Roman statue, on pale paper.

Study after Roman sculpture

1774

Graphite study on grey paper of a standing draped female figure in classical pose, one arm raised holding an object.

Study after Ancient Statue of Standing Female Figure

c. 1775

Pen and wash drawing of a seated nude youth with head bowed, arms around his knee, resting on a rock, after a Roman statue.

Study after the Spinario

1774

Pencil study of a seated young woman with braided hair and draped garment, drawn after a Roman statue, dated 1774.

Study after Roman Statue of Seated Girl

1774

Study after a bust of Hercules

c. 1774

Pen and ink drawing of a woman in a classical gown seated in a Roman-style chair, with a footstool and hatched shading.

Woman Seated in Roman Chair

c. 1770-1800