A life class in Rome with a model posed as a crucified man with an écorché figure to the left. Drawing by A. Bianchini, 1902.

1902

1 drawing : Conté crayon with white highlights ; sheet 44 x 67 cm

Lettering on reverse of sheet: Swain Tues 10

The name Swain inscribed on the verso probably means that the drawing was to be sent to, or had already been sent to, the wood engraver Joseph Swain (1820-1909) or to his son Joseph Blomeley Swain (b. 1844), for copying as a wood engraving for publication

'Passion Week in the art schools at Rome, painting a crucifixion from life', The graphic, 5 April 1902

Wellcome Collection 32713i