National Gallery Old Master Drawings

Lhermitte An Elderly Peasant Woman

Rubens Battle of Nude Men

Prud'hon Venus

During my time in DC, I was able to make an appointment to study about 20 exquisite drawings in the archives. Above are a few of my favorites, but it was difficult to choose, as other artists seen included Raphael, Durer, Parmigianino, and Tiepolo. The small sketches were just as impressive as the more developed drawings. The National Gallery's willingness to make this opportunity available is truly incredible.