John Craxton, R.A. (1922-2009)
Study for Homage to Alones
ink and chalk on blue paper
19½ x 25¼ in. (49.5 x 64.1 cm.)
Executed in 1948.
John Craxton, R.A. (1922-2009)
Study for Homage to Alones
ink and chalk on blue paper
19½ x 25¼ in. (49.5 x 64.1 cm.)
Executed in 1948.
with Guillaume Gallozzi, New York.
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John Craxton first visited Crete in 1947, and he returned the following year for a prolonged spell in the mountains where he encountered shepherds in their distinctive hooded coats. He made a series of drawings such as this one, which he used for two important paintings: Shepherds at Night and Homage to Alones. Both will be reproduced in a Craxton memorial monograph due in the spring.
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