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

John Downman|Jane Downman

1776 · Black chalk, brush and gray wash · Drawings and Prints

Downman made this drawing shortly after he returned to England from two years in Italy. Graphite and chalks are used to describe Jane, wife of his elder brother Francis. The limited palette, and pose, convey calm restraint, with greatest attention given to the face and broader strokes applied to describe gown and cap.

Artist

John Downman|Jane Downman

Date

1776

Medium

Black chalk, brush and gray wash

Department

Drawings and Prints

Credit line

Bequest of Alexandrine Sinsheimer, 1958