Swallows Before They Take Their Departure by James Ward

Swallows Before They Take Their Departure n.d.

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landscape illustration sketch

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drawing

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ink drawing

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print

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pen sketch

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personal sketchbook

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ink drawing experimentation

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england

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pen-ink sketch

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water

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sketchbook drawing

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watercolour illustration

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sketchbook art

"Swallows Before They Take Their Departure" is a pen and ink drawing by James Ward, a renowned English painter and engraver, known for his depictions of animals. The work showcases Ward’s keen observation of nature, capturing the fleeting moment of swallows gathering before their migration. The dynamic composition, filled with energetic lines and a sense of movement, brings the birds to life on the page, creating a sense of anticipation and excitement. The drawing is held at The Art Institute of Chicago.

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