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John Downman

77 works

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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