Black Lead Collection

Jean-Louis Provost, seated and resting his Left Arm on the Back of a Chair
989698 Jean-Louis Provost, seated and resting his Left Arm on the Back of a Chair, 1813 (black lead on paper) by Ingres, Jean Auguste Dominique (1780-1867)

The Letter from an Absent One, 1871 (black lead, pen and black ink
989654 The Letter from an Absent One, 1871 (black lead, pen and black ink, watercolour on white paper) by Alma-Tadema, Lawrence (1836-1912); 39x26.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

A Bateau-Lavoir near the old Pont des Invalides (black lead, watercolour on paper)
989649 A Bateau-Lavoir near the old Pont des Invalides (black lead, watercolour on paper) by Cutbert, Albert (19th century); 12.1x18.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

La Bouillie : Beggars Eating Mash, (black lead, brush and gray wash)
990038 La Bouillie : Beggars Eating Mash, (black lead, brush and gray wash) by Goya y Lucientes, Francisco Jose de (1746-1828); 22.6x14.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: La Bouillie)

Portrait of Miss Elizabeth Keating playing her Guitar, 1816 (black lead on paper)
990033 Portrait of Miss Elizabeth Keating playing her Guitar, 1816 (black lead on paper) by Ingres, Jean Auguste Dominique (1780-1867); 27.7x21.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Roemer with wide bowl, decorated with bands of ships in Schwarzlot technique (glass)
CEC3494 Roemer with wide bowl, decorated with bands of ships in Schwarzlot technique (glass) by Dutch School, (17th century); The Higgins Art Gallery & Museum, Bedford

A View of the River Seine from the Heights of Saint Cloud, 1791 (black lead
989645 A View of the River Seine from the Heights of Saint Cloud, 1791 (black lead, pen and gray ink, watercolour on wove paper) by Debret

The Prince of Saxe-Gotha with His Tutor, Baron d Hel
659247 The Prince of Saxe-Gotha with His Tutor, Baron d Hel...on a Terrace, 1768 (black lead, red chalk, watercolour heightened with white) by Carmontelle

Do those who escape work end up like this?, (black lead, brush and black and grey wash)
989993 Do those who escape work end up like this?, (black lead, brush and black and grey wash) by Goya y Lucientes, Francisco Jose de (1746-1828); 22.6x14.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Arrival of the Emperor Napoleon I with Empress Marie-Louise at the Hotel de Ville
989700 The Arrival of the Emperor Napoleon I with Empress Marie-Louise at the Hotel de Ville, Paris, (black lead, pen and grey ink on paper) by Garnier

Emperor Napoleon I, in Profile to the right - A Design for a Medal
989695 Emperor Napoleon I, in Profile to the right - A Design for a Medal (black lead and black chalk on paper) by Lefevre

The Baron de Bombelles in the Tuileries, 1765 (black lead, red chalk
659249 The Baron de Bombelles in the Tuileries, 1765 (black lead, red chalk, watercolour heightened with white) by Carmontelle

The Baron de Talleyrand, in a Landscape, (black lead, red chalk, watercolour)
659248 The Baron de Talleyrand, in a Landscape, (black lead, red chalk, watercolour) by Carmontelle, (Louis Carrogis) (1717-1806); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Baron de Talleyrand)

An Arab Warrior on Horseback in a Landscape, (black lead
989701 An Arab Warrior on Horseback in a Landscape, (black lead, watercolour and gum arabic on paper) by Delacroix, Ferdinand Victor Eugene (1798-1863); 26x21 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Study for The Turkish Bath, (black lead, pen and brown ink on paper)
989699 Study for The Turkish Bath, (black lead, pen and brown ink on paper) by Ingres, Jean Auguste Dominique (1780-1867); 15.9x10.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Study for The Turkish Bath)

John Wilkes and Miss Gertrude Carmontelle, (black lead, red chalk, watercolour)
827596 John Wilkes and Miss Gertrude Carmontelle, (black lead, red chalk, watercolour) by Carmontelle, (Louis Carrogis) (1717-1806); 30.3x17.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait of a Lady, (black led, black, red and white chalk)
827040 Portrait of a Lady, (black led, black, red and white chalk) by Helleu, Paul Cesar (1859-1927); 75.7x63.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of a Lady. Paul Cesar Helleu (1859-1927)

The Branch of a Plum-Tree Bearing Fruit with a Wasp Drinking Water on a Leaf
990035 The Branch of a Plum-Tree Bearing Fruit with a Wasp Drinking Water on a Leaf, (black lead, watercolour, bodycolour on vellum) by RedoutA©

Colonel Morrison Possibly in the Uniform of the Royal Engineers, a Fortified Town Behind
659251 Colonel Morrison Possibly in the Uniform of the Royal Engineers, a Fortified Town Behind, 1768 (black lead, red chalk, watercolour) by Carmontelle

The Two Youthful de Neuville Brothers, on a Quay, 1767 (black lead, red chalk
659245 The Two Youthful de Neuville Brothers, on a Quay, 1767 (black lead, red chalk, watercolour heightened with white) by Carmontelle

The Princess of Salm Seated with Her Son, the Prince of Salm, by a Chinese Pavilion
659243 The Princess of Salm Seated with Her Son, the Prince of Salm, by a Chinese Pavilion, (black lead, red chalk, watercolour) by Carmontelle

Studies of Figures and Animals, (black lead and red chalk)
659202 Studies of Figures and Animals, (black lead and red chalk) by Watteau, Louis Joseph (Watteau de Lille) (1731-98); 23.4x37.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Studies of Figures and Animals)

Design for the Prow of the Gallery of Pope Urban VIII with the Barberini Arms of Bees
651784 Design for the Prow of the Gallery of Pope Urban VIII with the Barberini Arms of Bees and Sun, Ignudi, Tritons, Hippocamps

A View of Paris from the Heights of Saint Cloud, 1791 (black lead, pen and gray ink
989644 A View of Paris from the Heights of Saint Cloud, 1791 (black lead, pen and gray ink, watercolour on wove paper) by Debret

The Courtyard of the Ecole des Beaux-Arts, Paris, (black lead, pen and black ink
989641 The Courtyard of the Ecole des Beaux-Arts, Paris, (black lead, pen and black ink, brown and blue wash on light brow) by Duban

Portrait of a Man, alleged to be Pierre-Paul Roger-Collard (black lead
989603 Portrait of a Man, alleged to be Pierre-Paul Roger-Collard (black lead, black and white chalk, on light brown paper) by Girodet de Roucy-Trioson

A View of the Acropolis, Athens, from the Temple of Zeus at Olympia, c
827573 A View of the Acropolis, Athens, from the Temple of Zeus at Olympia, c.1786-87 (black lead, pen, black ink and watercolour) by Cassas, Louis Francois (1756-1827); 19.7x28.7

Bought for John Oakey & Sons (engraving)
604800 Bought for John Oakey & Sons (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bought for John Oakey & Sons, Wellington Emery Glass & Black Lead Mills)

The Duke of York on a Quay in a Flag Officers Uniform, 1768 (black lead, red chalk
659250 The Duke of York on a Quay in a Flag Officers Uniform, 1768 (black lead, red chalk, watercolour heightened with white) by Carmontelle

Monsieur de Cormainville in His Library, Writing at His Desk, (black lead, red chalk
659246 Monsieur de Cormainville in His Library, Writing at His Desk, (black lead, red chalk, watercolour heightened with white) by Carmontelle

Presumed Portrait of the Comte Oscar de Ranchicourt and his Family in Troubadour Costumes
990041 Presumed Portrait of the Comte Oscar de Ranchicourt and his Family in Troubadour Costumes, 1837 (black lead and black chalk) by Chasseriau

Portrait Godert Dircksz Kerckrinck late 17th century
Artokoloro

Burdocks Campions Brambles Treetrunk River Bank
Artokoloro

Graphite specimen, macrophotograph C016 / 7198
Graphite. Macrophotograph of a specimen of graphite, a form of carbon that occurs naturally close to the Earths surface. It is formed by stacked graphene sheets

Graphite specimen, macrophotograph C016 / 7211
Graphite. Macrophotograph of a specimen of graphite, a form of carbon that occurs naturally close to the Earths surface. It is formed by stacked graphene sheets

Graphite mineral and graphene sheet C016 / 7209
Graphite and graphene sheet. Macrophotograph of a specimen of graphite, a form of carbon that occurs naturally close to the Earths surface

Graphite specimen, macrophotograph C016 / 7201
Graphite. Macrophotograph of a specimen of graphite, a form of carbon that occurs naturally close to the Earths surface. It is formed by stacked graphene sheets

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"Exploring the Versatility of Black Lead: A Journey Through Artistic Expressions" From the vibrant commedia dell'arte to the delicate strokes of Jean-Louis Provost, black lead emerges as a powerful medium that captures various facets of human existence. In these diverse artworks, we witness resistance and resilience, admiration and introspection, all rendered with finesse using this versatile tool. In a scene from the commedia dell'arte, we find ourselves immersed in a captivating narrative. The girl resists the advances of a comedian, her determination palpable even through red, black, and white chalk, and is an ode to strength and independence. Jean-Louis Provost's portrayal catches our attention next. Seated comfortably with his left arm resting on a chair's backrest, he exudes confidence and ease. With black lead as his companion, he creates an atmosphere that invites contemplation. Moving forward in time brings us to "The Letter from an Absent One. " Here we see how black lead intertwines with pen and ink to convey emotions across distances. The longing expressed in every stroke reminds us of love's enduring power. Fast-forwarding again takes us to 1918 when Monsieur Fiquet admires Degas' pastel artwork. Using only black lead against darkness itself seems paradoxical yet mesmerizingly effective. It speaks volumes about art's ability to captivate even without color. Transitioning into different mediums reveals new dimensions within black lead's repertoire. In "A Bateau-Lavoir near the old Pont des Invalides, " watercolor meets this humble material on paper—creating ethereal landscapes that transport us beyond reality. Contrasting this dreamlike scenery is "La Bouillie: Beggars Eating Mash. " Executed with brush and gray wash alongside black lead accents; it portrays raw humanity amidst destitution—a stark reminder of societal disparities etched onto paper. Shifting gears, we encounter "Portrait of Miss Elizabeth Keating playing her Guitar.