Study for ‘Arthur’s Round Table,’ from The Quest of the Holy Grail 1991

This charcoal drawing by Edwin Austin Abbey, created in 1991, is a study for a figure in his larger work, “Arthur's Round Table.” The figure, likely a woman, is shown in profile, wearing a hooded robe and with her hands clasped in prayer. The use of charcoal creates a sense of depth and texture, highlighting the detail of the figure's clothing and the expressive lines of the face. This study demonstrates Abbey's approach to creating detailed and emotive figures in his work, a hallmark of his artistic style.