The artwork, titled “Study for Illustration for ‘Poems, 1937–1942’ by David Gascoyne,” was created by Graham Sutherland in 1942. It belongs to the Neo-Romanticism art movement and falls within the genre of sketch and study.
The artwork exhibits a monochromatic palette dominated by shades of grey, black, and white. The composition seems abstract, incorporating an interplay of lines and forms that evoke a sense of depth and motion. The top of the piece features a series of dark, sweeping lines that cascade downward, intersecting and intertwining with more nuanced, textured strokes. The lower portion of the composition contains more defined, curvilinear shapes that appear almost organic, with some areas accentuated by dense, inky blots. The overall texture suggests both fluidity and tension, inviting viewers to delve into its complex, layered visual narrative. The date “1942” is inscribed on the upper right corner, marking the year of its creation.
