Studies for "Saul Reproved by Samuel for Not Obeying the Commandments of the Lord" John Singleton Copley (American, 1738-1815). Studies for "Saul Reproved by Samuel for Not Obeying the Commandments of the Lord," 1797-1798. Black crayon and white chalk on blue, medium-weight, slightly textured laid paper, sheet (sight): 12 1/4 x 14 1/4 in. ( x cm). John Singleton Copley regularly made preparatory drawings for his complex, multifigural paintings in the Grand Manner. This double-sided sheet of figure studies provides a fascinating glimpse into Copley’s creative process as he experimente
Studies for "Saul Reproved by Samuel for Not Obeying the Commandments of the Lord" John Singleton Copley (American, 1738-1815). Studies for "Saul Reproved by Samuel for Not Obeying the Commandments of the Lord," 1797-1798. Black crayon and white chalk on blue, medium-weight, slightly textured laid paper, sheet (sight): 12 1/4 x 14 1/4 in. ( x cm). John Singleton Copley regularly made preparatory drawings for his complex, multifigural paintings in the Grand Manner. This double-sided sheet of figure studies provides a fascinating glimpse into Copley’s creative process as he experimented with poses and costumes for a biblical narrative depicting a dramatic encounter between the prophet Samuel and King Saul (see illustration). The two highly finished sketches of Samuel’s voluminous drapery are particularly finely modeled with deft strokes of black chalk and highlights of white. American Art 1797-1798
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