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"Drawings & Studies in Pencil, Chalk, & Other Mediums."

BY THE LATE LORD LEIGHTON OF STRETTON, P.R.A.

FACSIMILED AFTER THE ORIGINALS. WITH A PREFACE BY S. PEPYS COCKERELL

LONDON: THE FINE ART SOCIETY, LIMITED. • MACMILLAN AND CO., LIMITED (1898)
LONDON: PRINTED BY WILLIAM CLOWES AND SONS, LIMITED, STAMFORD STREET AND CHARING CROSS.

Limited edition of only 500, of which these prints come from number 105 of 500.

Original 115-year-old lithographs after Lord Leighton's works of art.

Please click on the thumbnail images below to assess each lithograph's condition.
The Darvill's watermark is for image theft prevention and obviously will not appear on the antique print.

Lord Leighton
Frederic Leighton, 1st Baron Leighton
(3 Dec. 1830 - 25 January 1896)
(self portrait)

Lord Frederic Leighton
English Painter, Sculptor, Illustrator & Writer

The leading establishment figure in Victorian art, was the first artist to be ennobled. He was President of the Royal Academy for almost two decades, and his presidency was a time of unrivaled prestige, and success. Leighton carried out his duties with panache, and scrupulous fairness. He was a classical painter producing highly-finished pictures, and was also an excellent portraitist (see his portrait of Sir Richard Burton the explorer and orientalist). Leighton was a sophisticated, cosmopolitan figure, much of his early life having been spent in Germany and Italy. The Leighton family was financially independent, his grandfather having been Doctor to the Russian Royal Family. Leighton's father was also a Doctor, but retired in middle-life due to the onset of deafness. Leighton enrolled in the Berlin School of art in his early teens, having lied about his age. The following year he enrolled in an Art Academy in Florence. The Nazarenes and Italian Renaissance painters were considerable early influences. His cosmopolitan early life exposed him to a wider range of influences than any other English painter of his day. Many people now believe that his decorative pictures of the 1870s represent his best work, though his large classical pictures remain extremely impressive.

[source: www.artrenwal.org]
Study for 'The Spirit of the Summit'
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PLATE I

Study for 'The Spirit of the Summit'

SHEET SIZE ABOUT 12.75 X 16 INCHES
IMAGE SIZE ABOUT 7 X 10.75 INCHES

NOTE: THE SHEET IS TOO LARGE TO SCAN ENTIRELY,
SO PORTIONS OF MARGINS MAY NOT BE SHOWN.
$124.95
Study of a bust in the Uffizi
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PLATE IV

Study of a bust in the Uffizi

SHEET SIZE ABOUT 12.75 X 16 INCHES
IMAGE SIZE ABOUT 5 X 8.75 INCHES
(including artist's notes above head)

NOTE: THE SHEET IS TOO LARGE TO SCAN ENTIRELY,
SO PORTIONS OF MARGINS MAY NOT BE SHOWN.
$124.95
Heads of Horses
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PLATE VII

Heads of Horses

SHEET SIZE ABOUT 12.75 X 16 INCHES
IMAGE SIZE ABOUT 10.25 x 6.5 INCHES

NOTE: THE SHEET IS TOO LARGE TO SCAN ENTIRELY,
SO PORTIONS OF MARGINS MAY NOT BE SHOWN.

SHORT REPAIRED TEAR IN FAR RIGHT MARGIN, NOT AFFECTING IMAGE AREA.
$124.95
Finished design of 'The Madonna of Cimabue carried in procession.'
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PLATE VIII

Finished design of 'The Madonna of Cimabue carried in procession.'

SHEET SIZE ABOUT 12.75 X 16 INCHES
IMAGE SIZE ABOUT 10.75 x 4.5 INCHES

NOTE: THE SHEET IS TOO LARGE TO SCAN ENTIRELY,
SO PORTIONS OF MARGINS MAY NOT BE SHOWN.
$124.95
Study in black and white chalks on grey paper of a head of Dante, and of the costume of an artist
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PLATE IX

Study in black and white chalks on grey paper of a head of Dante, and of the costume of an artist

SHEET SIZE ABOUT 12.75 X 16 INCHES
IMAGE SIZE ABOUT 10 x 6.25 INCHES

NOTE: THE SHEET IS TOO LARGE TO SCAN ENTIRELY,
SO PORTIONS OF MARGINS MAY NOT BE SHOWN.
$124.95
A sheet of motives for pictures, including 'Dante in Exile,' 'The Death of the First-born,' etc
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PLATE X

A sheet of motives for pictures, including 'Dante in Exile,' 'The Death of the First-born,' etc

SHEET SIZE ABOUT 12.75 X 16 INCHES
IMAGE SIZE ABOUT 8 X 8.75 INCHES
(including artist's notes above head)

NOTE: THE SHEET IS TOO LARGE TO SCAN ENTIRELY,
SO PORTIONS OF MARGINS MAY NOT BE SHOWN.
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Study of figures for the 'Summer Moon'
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PLATE XII

Study of figures for the 'Summer Moon'

SHEET SIZE ABOUT 12.75 X 16 INCHES
IMAGE SIZE ABOUT 7 x 10 INCHES

NOTE: THE SHEET IS TOO LARGE TO SCAN ENTIRELY,
SO PORTIONS OF MARGINS MAY NOT BE SHOWN.
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Studies for the row of children in the 'Daphnephoria'
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PLATE XIII

Studies for the row of children in the 'Daphnephoria'

SHEET SIZE ABOUT 12.75 X 16 INCHES
IMAGE SIZE ABOUT 9.875 x 7.5 INCHES

NOTE: THE SHEET IS TOO LARGE TO SCAN ENTIRELY,
SO PORTIONS OF MARGINS MAY NOT BE SHOWN.
$124.95
Study of a group in the background of the 'Daphnephoria'
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PLATE XIV

Study of a group in the background of the 'Daphnephoria'

SHEET SIZE ABOUT 12.75 X 16 INCHES
IMAGE SIZE ABOUT 6.25 x 9.75 INCHES

NOTE: THE SHEET IS TOO LARGE TO SCAN ENTIRELY,
SO PORTIONS OF MARGINS MAY NOT BE SHOWN.
$124.95
Study for the drapery of one of the female figures singing in the 'Daphnephoria' 'Daphnephoria'
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PLATE XV

Study for the drapery of one of the female figures singing in the 'Daphnephoria'

SHEET SIZE ABOUT 12.75 X 16 INCHES
IMAGE SIZE ABOUT 6.25 x 10.25 INCHES

NOTE: THE SHEET IS TOO LARGE TO SCAN ENTIRELY,
SO PORTIONS OF MARGINS MAY NOT BE SHOWN.
$124.95
Complete design for the 'Daphnephoria,' a festival celebrated every ninth year at Thebes in honour of Apollo
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PLATE XVI

Complete design for the 'Daphnephoria,' a festival celebrated every ninth year at Thebes in honour of Apollo

SHEET SIZE ABOUT 12.75 X 16 INCHES
IMAGE SIZE ABOUT 11 x 4.5 INCHES

NOTE: THE SHEET IS TOO LARGE TO SCAN ENTIRELY,
SO PORTIONS OF MARGINS MAY NOT BE SHOWN.
$124.95
Nude and draped studies of a female figure for the picture, 'The Court of a Jew's House at Damascus'
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PLATE XVII

Nude and draped studies of a female figure for the picture, 'The Court of a Jew's House at Damascus'

SHEET SIZE ABOUT 12.75 X 16 INCHES
IMAGE SIZE ABOUT 9.75 x 7.125 INCHES

NOTE: THE SHEET IS TOO LARGE TO SCAN ENTIRELY,
SO PORTIONS OF MARGINS MAY NOT BE SHOWN.
$124.95
Various studies for 'Wedded,' and a sketch of a group of two figures
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PLATE XX

Various studies for 'Wedded,' and a sketch of a group of two figures

SHEET SIZE ABOUT 12.75 X 16 INCHES
IMAGE SIZE ABOUT 9.75 x 7.125 INCHES

NOTE: THE SHEET IS TOO LARGE TO SCAN ENTIRELY,
SO PORTIONS OF MARGINS MAY NOT BE SHOWN.
$124.95
Study of nude female figure for 'Wedded,' and sketch for the picture, enclosed in a frame
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PLATE XXI

Study of nude female figure for 'Wedded,' and sketch for the picture, enclosed in a frame

SHEET SIZE ABOUT 12.75 X 16 INCHES
IMAGE SIZE ABOUT 9.5 x 8 INCHES

NOTE: THE SHEET IS TOO LARGE TO SCAN ENTIRELY,
SO PORTIONS OF MARGINS MAY NOT BE SHOWN.
$124.95
Study of drapery for 'At the Fountain'
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PLATE XXIII

Study of drapery for 'At the Fountain'

SHEET SIZE ABOUT 12.75 X 16 INCHES
IMAGE SIZE ABOUT 6.375 x 10.375 INCHES

NOTE: THE SHEET IS TOO LARGE TO SCAN ENTIRELY,
SO PORTIONS OF MARGINS MAY NOT BE SHOWN.
$124.95
Final design for 'The Captive Andromache'
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PLATE XXIV

Final design for 'The Captive Andromache'

SHEET SIZE ABOUT 12.75 X 16 INCHES
IMAGE SIZE ABOUT 9.875 x 4.75 INCHES

NOTE: THE SHEET IS TOO LARGE TO SCAN ENTIRELY,
SO PORTIONS OF MARGINS MAY NOT BE SHOWN.
$124.95
Studies or trials for the complete figure of 'Iphigenia'
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PLATE XXVI

Studies or trials for the complete figure of 'Iphigenia'

SHEET SIZE ABOUT 12.75 X 16 INCHES
IMAGE SIZE ABOUT 6.875 x 9.875 INCHES

NOTE: THE SHEET IS TOO LARGE TO SCAN ENTIRELY,
SO PORTIONS OF MARGINS MAY NOT BE SHOWN.
$124.95
Study of drapery for the figure of Persephone in the picture of the 'Return of Persephone'
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PLATE XXIX

Study of drapery for the figure of Persephone in the picture of the 'Return of Persephone'

SHEET SIZE ABOUT 12.75 X 16 INCHES
IMAGE SIZE ABOUT 7 x 9.875 INCHES

NOTE: THE SHEET IS TOO LARGE TO SCAN ENTIRELY,
SO PORTIONS OF MARGINS MAY NOT BE SHOWN.
Study of drapery for 'Fatidica'
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PLATE XXXI

Study of drapery for 'Fatidica'

SHEET SIZE ABOUT 12.75 X 16 INCHES
IMAGE SIZE ABOUT 7 x 10 INCHES

NOTE: THE SHEET IS TOO LARGE TO SCAN ENTIRELY,
SO PORTIONS OF MARGINS MAY NOT BE SHOWN.
Study of drapery for 'The Bracelet'
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PLATE XXXII

Study of drapery for 'The Bracelet'

SHEET SIZE ABOUT 12.75 X 16 INCHES
IMAGE SIZE ABOUT 6.875 x 10.375 INCHES

NOTE: THE SHEET IS TOO LARGE TO SCAN ENTIRELY,
SO PORTIONS OF MARGINS MAY NOT BE SHOWN.
$124.95
Nude study for 'Summer Slumber'
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PLATE XXXIII

Nude study for 'Summer Slumber'

SHEET SIZE ABOUT 12.75 X 16 INCHES
IMAGE SIZE ABOUT 9.75 x 6.875 INCHES

NOTE: THE SHEET IS TOO LARGE TO SCAN ENTIRELY,
SO PORTIONS OF MARGINS MAY NOT BE SHOWN.
$124.95
Three sketches for the 'Spirit of the Summit'
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PLATE XXXV

Three sketches for the 'Spirit of the Summit'

SHEET SIZE ABOUT 12.75 X 16 INCHES
IMAGE SIZE ABOUT 10 x 7.375 INCHES

NOTE: THE SHEET IS TOO LARGE TO SCAN ENTIRELY,
SO PORTIONS OF MARGINS MAY NOT BE SHOWN.
$124.95
A Study of a head for the 'Spirit of the Summit'
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PLATE XXXVI

A Study of a head for the 'Spirit of the Summit'

SHEET SIZE ABOUT 12.75 X 16 INCHES
IMAGE SIZE ABOUT 7.25 x 9.875 INCHES

NOTE: THE SHEET IS TOO LARGE TO SCAN ENTIRELY,
SO PORTIONS OF MARGINS MAY NOT BE SHOWN.
$124.95
Several trial sketches of the nude for 'Flaming June'
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PLATE XXXVII

Several trial sketches of the nude for 'Flaming June'

SHEET SIZE ABOUT 12.75 X 16 INCHES
IMAGE SIZE ABOUT 7.375 x 9.875 INCHES

NOTE: THE SHEET IS TOO LARGE TO SCAN ENTIRELY,
SO PORTIONS OF MARGINS MAY NOT BE SHOWN.
$124.95
Lord Leighton's last drawing, executed three days before his death
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PLATE XL

Lord Leighton's last drawing, executed three days before his death

SHEET SIZE ABOUT 12.75 X 16 INCHES
IMAGE SIZE ABOUT 9.875 x 7.25 INCHES

NOTE: THE SHEET IS TOO LARGE TO SCAN ENTIRELY,
SO PORTIONS OF MARGINS MAY NOT BE SHOWN.
$124.95
 

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