Name/Title
Portrait SketchesEntry/Object ID
1988.01.0503Description
Double-sided pencil portrait sketch by Gerald Leake depicting on one side depicting a woman with a classic mid-20th century hairstyle and a confident, contoured gaze. Her expression, combined with the subtle details of her face and attire, captures a look of refined elegance. The light strokes and shading emphasize the artist's skill in capturing human features with minimal lines, conveying an air of sophistication and introspection. On the verso is a sketch of a man, captured in profile. It shows his head turned slightly towards the viewer, featuring detailed shading that highlights his facial features like the defined jawline, concentrated brow, and distant gaze.Type of Drawing
GraphiteCollection
Art CollectionMade/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Leake, GeraldRole
ArtistDate made
circa 1940 - circa 1950Time Period
20th CenturyLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
SketchNomenclature Class
ArtNomenclature Category
Category 08: Communication ObjectsCondition
Reason for Exam
InventoryOverall Condition
Good
