An ink drawing on paper depicting the head of a young man, executed with an economical line and close attention to form. Created during Vaughan’s early period, the work reflects the observational approach that underpinned his later figurative practice.
Keith Vaughan (1912–1977) was a British painter and draughtsman associated with Modern British art. Working across oil, gouache and drawing, he developed a distinctive visual language centred on the human figure, landscape and still life, characterised by strong structure, economy of line and a deeply personal sense of observation. His work is held in major public collections including Tate, the National Portrait Gallery and the Victoria and Albert Museum.
Origin: British
Period/Style: Modern British
Date: Circa 1940
Material: Ink on paper
Dimensions: 9cm height × 6.5cm width (unframed); 34cm height × 31cm width (framed)
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An ink drawing on paper depicting the head of a young man, executed with an economical line and close attention to form. Created during Vaughan’s early period, the work reflects the observational approach that underpinned his later figurative practice.
Keith Vaughan (1912–1977) was a British painter and draughtsman associated with Modern British art. Working across oil, gouache and drawing, he developed a distinctive visual language centred on the human figure, landscape and still life, characterised by strong structure, economy of line and a deeply personal sense of observation. His work is held in major public collections including Tate, the National Portrait Gallery and the Victoria and Albert Museum.
Origin: British
Period/Style: Modern British
Date: Circa 1940
Material: Ink on paper
Dimensions: 9cm height × 6.5cm width (unframed); 34cm height × 31cm width (framed)
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