Unsung Heroines
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Private collectionWinifred Knights (1899-1947):
Self-portrait
Unmounted (ref: 7006)
Silverpoint on paper
23.4x16.5cm
9.2 x 6.5 in. (23.4 x 16.5 cm)
See all works by Winifred Knights drawing silverpoint
Provenance: Private Collection
The
technique of silverpoint, in which a silver stylus is used to leave a linear
trace, was introduced at the Slade by Alphonse Legros (1837-1911), a former
Professor at the School and major figure in the 19th century
silverpoint revival. A natural extension of Knights’ interest in Renaissance
drawings, the technique required precise craftsmanship and allowed for a subtle
rendition of light and shade.
