Four Oval Compositions

Sawrey Gilpin

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of four oval sketches. The drawing shows four distinct oval compositions, each depicting figures in dynamic scenes. The figures are drawn in a style that emphasizes movement and interaction. The use of light shading and line work creates a sense of depth and highlights the gestures and postures of the figures. Each scene appears isolated within its ellipse, evoking a sense of a story unfolding in a sequence, albeit fragmentary.