John Singleton Copley (American, 1738–1815). <em>Studies for "Saul Reproved by Samuel for Not Obeying the Commandments of the Lord,"</em> 1797–1798. Black crayon and white chalk on blue, medium-weight, slightly textured laid paper, sheet (sight): 12 1/4 x 14 1/4 in. (31.1 x 36.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Purchased with funds given by Mr. and Mrs. Leonard L. Milberg, 1990.126.1a-b (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 1990.126.1a-b_recto_PS6.jpg)

Studies for "Saul Reproved by Samuel for Not Obeying the Commandments of the Lord"

Artist:John Singleton Copley

Medium: Black crayon and white chalk on blue, medium-weight, slightly textured laid paper

Dates:1797–1798

Dimensions: sheet (sight): 12 1/4 x 14 1/4 in. (31.1 x 36.2 cm) frame: 20 9/16 x 24 x 7/8 in. (2.2 x 52.2 x 61 cm)

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Accession Number: 1990.126.1a-b

Image: 1990.126.1a-b_recto_PS6.jpg,

Catalogue Description:
Double-sided drawing. Recto has figure studies - Samuel whirling around in response to the hand of Saul pulling on his garment; verso has other figure studies.

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