

Sir Piercie Shafton Sings (from Sir Walter Scott's "The Monastery") (Recto); Sketch of Female Figure (Verso) (from Sketchbook)
The image contains three sketches on a gray paper background. The top sketch shows a group of people sitting in a semi-circle. A man in 16th-century clothing is seated on the left. He sings while holding a large goblet. Four people are seated on a bench behind him. The bottom left sketch depicts a man sitting at a table with his back to the viewer. A woman reclines on a bed to the right. Other people are present in the background. The bottom right sketch shows a standing man wearing a large hat and a robe. The text "Sir Piercie Shafton Sings" is written below the top sketch.
Artwork details
- Date:
- 1854–55
- Medium:
- Brown ink and graphite on brown wove paper
- Culture:
- American
- Dimensions:
- 470 × 624 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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