Henry Hugh Armstead RA, Studies of children for 'The Ever Reigning Queen'
Henry Hugh Armstead RA, Studies of children for 'The Ever Reigning Queen'

Studies of children for 'The Ever Reigning Queen', by November 1880

Henry Hugh Armstead RA (1828 - 1905)

RA Collection: Art

These drawings of children are studies for Armstead's Royal Academy diploma work, a marble relief sculpture entitled 'The Ever Reigning Queen' (03/1671). The sculpture depicts the goddess Venus standing on a scallop shell and gliding through the sea on a dolphin's back. She is surrounded by swirling drapery and accompanied by birds and putti. These drawings related to the two putti.

Object details

Title
Studies of children for 'The Ever Reigning Queen'
Artist/designer
Date
by November 1880
Object type
Drawing
Medium
Pencil with pen and ink and white highlights on green wove paper
Dimensions

172 mm x 251 mm

Collection
Royal Academy of Arts
Object number
04/2131
Acquisition
Given by Dr. Hugh Wells Armstead 1932

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