Alexander, John White
(b. 1856
d. 1915)
Sketchbook, ca. 1884
John White Alexander's (1856-1915) sketchbook is devoted to value studies of single figures. On each page he experimented with the arrangement of shapes and patterns of light and shadow in shallow space. His sitters are engaged in quiet, composed, interior activities, much in the way that Alexander withdrew into the private world of his sketchbook to meditate on the formal elements of light and composition.
[Sketchbook], ca. 1884 / John White Alexander, artist. 1 v. : graphite and ink ; 11 x 20 cm. John White Alexander papers. Archives of American Art.
37 p. There are sketches on many of the pages’ versos. Pages 15, 20-33, front of 34, 35, and 37 are blank. Images include: studies of figures, studies of camels and donkeys, landscape and seascape panoramic views (two of the scenes have windmills), architectural studies (including two different views of a mosque), various views/scenes of a village (more than one village could possibly be represented).
Condition: Front cover has separated from sketchbook, back cover is still attached. Pages are clean and in good condition, starting to become unbound.
Stamped on the inside of the back cover: “The Palette Art Co. 76 Fourth Ave., N.Y. Artist Materials of Every Description and Draughtsmen’s Supplies.”
[Sketchbook], ca. 1884 / John White Alexander, artist. 1 v. : graphite and ink ; 11 x 20 cm. John White Alexander papers. Archives of American Art.
37 p. There are sketches on many of the pages’ versos. Pages 15, 20-33, front of 34, 35, and 37 are blank. Images include: studies of figures, studies of camels and donkeys, landscape and seascape panoramic views (two of the scenes have windmills), architectural studies (including two different views of a mosque), various views/scenes of a village (more than one village could possibly be represented).
Condition: Front cover has separated from sketchbook, back cover is still attached. Pages are clean and in good condition, starting to become unbound.
Stamped on the inside of the back cover: “The Palette Art Co. 76 Fourth Ave., N.Y. Artist Materials of Every Description and Draughtsmen’s Supplies.”
Forms Part of: John White Alexander papers