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Etude Collection

"Etude: Exploring the Art of Study and Mastery" In the world of music, the name Frederic Chopin is synonymous with brilliance and innovation

Background imageEtude Collection: Frederic Chopin / Etude

Frederic Chopin / Etude
FREDERIC CHOPIN Polish musician composing his C minor Etude

Background imageEtude Collection: THE ETUDE MUSIC MAGAZINE. Front cover, March 1926

THE ETUDE MUSIC MAGAZINE. Front cover, March 1926

Background imageEtude Collection: A Lady Walking in a Garden, standing full length and Holding her Small Child by the Hand

A Lady Walking in a Garden, standing full length and Holding her Small Child by the Hand
651793 A Lady Walking in a Garden, standing full length and Holding her Small Child by the Hand; Possibly a Study for The Richmond Water-Walk, (black chalk and stump)

Background imageEtude Collection: Study of a Head for The Bower Meadow, 1872 (black chalk)

Study of a Head for The Bower Meadow, 1872 (black chalk)
659777 Study of a Head for The Bower Meadow, 1872 (black chalk) by Rossetti, Dante Gabriel Charles (1828-82); 39.2x31.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Study of a Head for The Bower Meadow)

Background imageEtude Collection: Ruffed Grouse, 1865 (hand-coloured lithograph)

Ruffed Grouse, 1865 (hand-coloured lithograph)
991231 Ruffed Grouse, 1865 (hand-coloured lithograph) by Elliot, Daniel Girard (fl.1860-77); 59x47 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Ruffed Grouse; Bonasa Umbellus)

Background imageEtude Collection: Study of a boat at Argenteuil, 1874 (oil on canvas)

Study of a boat at Argenteuil, 1874 (oil on canvas)
NGW184252 Study of a boat at Argenteuil, 1874 (oil on canvas) by Manet, Edouard (1832-83); 59.4x81.3 cm; National Museum Wales; National Museums & Galleries of Wales

Background imageEtude Collection: A Nude Young Woman Seated in Profile on the Left, Raising Her Left Arm

A Nude Young Woman Seated in Profile on the Left, Raising Her Left Arm
827617 A Nude Young Woman Seated in Profile on the Left, Raising Her Left Arm, and Two Subsidiary Studies of Her Left Hand; Une Jeune Femme Nue Assise de Profil Vers la Gauche, Levant le Bras Gauche

Background imageEtude Collection: Study for A Parisian Cafe : Man Seated at a Cafe Table, Reading a Newspaper, c

Study for A Parisian Cafe : Man Seated at a Cafe Table, Reading a Newspaper, c
1195575 Study for A Parisian Cafe : Man Seated at a Cafe Table, Reading a Newspaper, c. 1872-1875 (pencil on paper) by Repin

Background imageEtude Collection: Paeonia suffruticosa Andr. var. papaveracea, 1788-1896 (hand-coloured engraving)

Paeonia suffruticosa Andr. var. papaveracea, 1788-1896 (hand-coloured engraving)
991240 Paeonia suffruticosa Andr. var. papaveracea, 1788-1896 (hand-coloured engraving) by English School, (18th century); 24.6x15.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Paeonia suffruticosa Andr)

Background imageEtude Collection: Martha Hess as Silence (recto), (pencil and white chalk on buff paper)

Martha Hess as Silence (recto), (pencil and white chalk on buff paper)
824148 Martha Hess as Silence (recto), (pencil and white chalk on buff paper) by Fuseli, Henry (Fussli, Johann Heinrich) (1741-1825); 54.5x33 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageEtude Collection: Etude D'Avocats

Etude D'Avocats
This sketch portrays a pair of businessmen speaking. Date: circa 1901

Background imageEtude Collection: Etude De Matelot

Etude De Matelot
A portrait sketch study of an old sailor standing, with his hands casually placed in his trouser pockets. Date: circa 1901

Background imageEtude Collection: Studies for a Flagellation: A Man Scourging and the Head of Christ, (black and white chalk, pastel)

Studies for a Flagellation: A Man Scourging and the Head of Christ, (black and white chalk, pastel)
990011 Studies for a Flagellation: A Man Scourging and the Head of Christ, (black and white chalk, pastel) by Bassano, Jacopo (Jacopo da Ponte) (1510-92); 38x24 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageEtude Collection: A Study for Sir David Baird Discovering the Body of Tipu Sahib, 1838 (pencil)

A Study for Sir David Baird Discovering the Body of Tipu Sahib, 1838 (pencil, black chalk and watercolour)
651940 A Study for Sir David Baird Discovering the Body of Tipu Sahib, 1838 (pencil, black chalk and watercolour) by Wilkie

Background imageEtude Collection: Study for the Model in Youth, (oil on canvas)

Study for the Model in Youth, (oil on canvas)
657085 Study for the Model in Youth, (oil on canvas) by Glehn, Wilfred Gabriel de (1870-1951); 91.5x71 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Study for the Model in Youth)

Background imageEtude Collection: Study for The Mirror, (oil on canvas)

Study for The Mirror, (oil on canvas)
657186 Study for The Mirror, (oil on canvas) by Glehn, Wilfred Gabriel de (1870-1951); 73.5x58.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Study for The Mirror. Wilfrid Gabriel de Glehn (1870-1951)

Background imageEtude Collection: Study for La Grande Portugaise, 1915 (oil & wax on paper laid down on cradled panel)

Study for La Grande Portugaise, 1915 (oil & wax on paper laid down on cradled panel)
602071 Study for La Grande Portugaise, 1915 (oil & wax on paper laid down on cradled panel) by Delaunay, Robert (1885-1941); 49.8x63.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Background imageEtude Collection: Study of a Female Nude, (pencil on paper)

Study of a Female Nude, (pencil on paper)
1199595 Study of a Female Nude, (pencil on paper) by Gill, Eric (1882-1940); 33.1x18.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Background imageEtude Collection: The Three Graces, study for La Ville de Paris, c. 1911-1912 (oil on canvas)

The Three Graces, study for La Ville de Paris, c. 1911-1912 (oil on canvas)
1768258 The Three Graces, study for La Ville de Paris, c.1911-1912 (oil on canvas) by Delaunay, Robert (1885-1941); 54x81 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Three Graces)

Background imageEtude Collection: Study for A Parisian Cafe (1875): A Woman Seated, 1874 (oil on board)

Study for A Parisian Cafe (1875): A Woman Seated, 1874 (oil on board)
1195586 Study for A Parisian Cafe (1875): A Woman Seated, 1874 (oil on board) by Repin, Ilya Efimovich (1844-1930); 46.5x35.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Russian, out of copyright

Background imageEtude Collection: Study for A Parisian Cafe : A Waiter Holding up a Tray, c

Study for A Parisian Cafe : A Waiter Holding up a Tray, c
1195580 Study for A Parisian Cafe : A Waiter Holding up a Tray, c. 1872-1875 (pencil on paper) by Repin, Ilya Efimovich (1844-1930)

Background imageEtude Collection: Study of a Reclining Female Nude, 1885 (lithograph)

Study of a Reclining Female Nude, 1885 (lithograph)
1195553 Study of a Reclining Female Nude, 1885 (lithograph) by Zichy, Mihaly von (1827-1906); 20.5x33 (approx) cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Hungarian, out of copyright

Background imageEtude Collection: Study of Jane Morris Asleep in an Upholstered Armchair, (pencil on blue paper)

Study of Jane Morris Asleep in an Upholstered Armchair, (pencil on blue paper)
1199575 Study of Jane Morris Asleep in an Upholstered Armchair, (pencil on blue paper) by Rossetti, Dante Gabriel Charles (1828-82)

Background imageEtude Collection: Lachesis: Study of Jane Morris Seated in a Chair Sewing, 1860s (pencil on paper)

Lachesis: Study of Jane Morris Seated in a Chair Sewing, 1860s (pencil on paper)
1199530 Lachesis: Study of Jane Morris Seated in a Chair Sewing, 1860s (pencil on paper) by Rossetti, Dante Gabriel Charles (1828-82)

Background imageEtude Collection: Study of two male nudes for Arthur in Avalon, c. 1885 (pencil on paper)

Study of two male nudes for Arthur in Avalon, c. 1885 (pencil on paper)
1199477 Study of two male nudes for Arthur in Avalon, c. 1885 (pencil on paper) by Burne-Jones, Edward Coley (1833-98); 33x21 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Background imageEtude Collection: Study of Boats at Etretat Beach; Etude de bateaux sur la plage d Etretat

Study of Boats at Etretat Beach; Etude de bateaux sur la plage d Etretat
1769171 Study of Boats at Etretat Beach; Etude de bateaux sur la plage d Etretat, 1885 (oil on canvas) by Monet, Claude (1840-1926); 50x61 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageEtude Collection: A Study for A Parisian Cafe (1875): Gentleman in a Top Hat

A Study for A Parisian Cafe (1875): Gentleman in a Top Hat
1195585 A Study for A Parisian Cafe (1875): Gentleman in a Top Hat, 1875 (pencil on paper) by Repin, Ilya Efimovich (1844-1930); 39.8x25.2 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Russian

Background imageEtude Collection: Study for A Parisian Cafe : A Seated Womans Dress from Behind, c

Study for A Parisian Cafe : A Seated Womans Dress from Behind, c
1195578 Study for A Parisian Cafe : A Seated Womans Dress from Behind, c. 1872-1875 (coloured pencils on paper) by Repin, Ilya Efimovich (1844-1930)

Background imageEtude Collection: Studies for A Parisian Cafe : Sideview of Mans Head with Hat, c

Studies for A Parisian Cafe : Sideview of Mans Head with Hat, c
1195564 Studies for A Parisian Cafe : Sideview of Mans Head with Hat, c. 1872-1875 (pencil on paper) by Repin, Ilya Efimovich (1844-1930)

Background imageEtude Collection: Study of a Rhododendron, 1915 (pencil and w / c on paper)

Study of a Rhododendron, 1915 (pencil and w / c on paper)
1199519 Study of a Rhododendron, 1915 (pencil and w/c on paper) by Mackintosh, Charles Rennie (1868-1928) & MacDonald Mackintosh

Background imageEtude Collection: Study of a Seated Woman, 1897 (pencil on paper)

Study of a Seated Woman, 1897 (pencil on paper)
1195108 Study of a Seated Woman, 1897 (pencil on paper) by Mucha, Alphonse Marie (1860-1939); 22.2x18.4 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Czech, out of copyright

Background imageEtude Collection: Tramp at Night; Un Vagabond de nuit, (oil on panel)

Tramp at Night; Un Vagabond de nuit, (oil on panel)
1197478 Tramp at Night; Un Vagabond de nuit, (oil on panel) by Munkacsy, Mihaly (1844-1900); 82.9x65.7 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Hungarian, out of copyright

Background imageEtude Collection: Eugenie Fiocre, study for Mlle Fiocre in the ballet The Source, c

Eugenie Fiocre, study for Mlle Fiocre in the ballet The Source, c
988857 Eugenie Fiocre, study for Mlle Fiocre in the ballet The Source, c.1867 (pencil on paper laid on board) by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); 45.1x28 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Eugenie Fiocre)

Background imageEtude Collection: Study for a Woman Sleeping, c. 1852 (oil on canvas)

Study for a Woman Sleeping, c. 1852 (oil on canvas)
987554 Study for a Woman Sleeping, c.1852 (oil on canvas) by Courbet, Gustave (1819-77); 72.3x97.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Study for a Woman Sleeping; Femme Endormie, Etude)

Background imageEtude Collection: Study of a Woman, (pastel on paper mounted at the edges on board)

Study of a Woman, (pastel on paper mounted at the edges on board)
987415 Study of a Woman, (pastel on paper mounted at the edges on board) by Renoir, Pierre Auguste (1841-1919); 61.2x45.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Study of a Woman; Etude de Femme)

Background imageEtude Collection: Study for the Prodigal Son in Modern Life: The Departure, c. 1881 (oil on panel)

Study for the Prodigal Son in Modern Life: The Departure, c. 1881 (oil on panel)
827068 Study for the Prodigal Son in Modern Life: The Departure, c.1881 (oil on panel) by Tissot, James Jacques Joseph (1836-1902); 22.6x34.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageEtude Collection: Study for The Spanish Fan, 1938 (oil on paper laid down on board)

Study for The Spanish Fan, 1938 (oil on paper laid down on board)
826857 Study for The Spanish Fan, 1938 (oil on paper laid down on board) by Gertler, Mark (1891-1939); 38x49.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Study for The Spanish Fan. Mark Gertler (1891-1939)

Background imageEtude Collection: The Penguin, 1770 (hand coloured engraving)

The Penguin, 1770 (hand coloured engraving)
986461 The Penguin, 1770 (hand coloured engraving) by Edwards, George (1694-1773) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Penguin)

Background imageEtude Collection: Chaetodon Imperator (Emperor Fish), 1785-1788 (hand-coloured engraving)

Chaetodon Imperator (Emperor Fish), 1785-1788 (hand-coloured engraving)
986202 Chaetodon Imperator (Emperor Fish), 1785-1788 (hand-coloured engraving) by German School, (18th century); 27.9x47.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Chaetodon Imperator (Emperor Fish)

Background imageEtude Collection: BKS111192192 01

BKS111192192 01
Long-billed Cockatoo (Licmetis nasicus). From The Birds of Australia. John Gould (1804-1881). Hand-coloured lithograph. Published in 1840-1869. 54.5 x 36cm

Background imageEtude Collection: Seleucides Nigricans, (Shaw), c. 1891-1898 (coloured lithograph)

Seleucides Nigricans, (Shaw), c. 1891-1898 (coloured lithograph)
985735 Seleucides Nigricans, (Shaw), c.1891-1898 (coloured lithograph) by Hart, William (1823-94); 54.1x35.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Seleucides Nigricans, (Shaw)

Background imageEtude Collection: A Motion Study of a Hand, c. 1872-1885 (collotype plate)

A Motion Study of a Hand, c. 1872-1885 (collotype plate)
991518 A Motion Study of a Hand, c.1872-1885 (collotype plate) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Motion Study of a Hand)

Background imageEtude Collection: Salmo Fario (Brown Trout), 1785-1788 (hand-coloured engraving)

Salmo Fario (Brown Trout), 1785-1788 (hand-coloured engraving)
991238 Salmo Fario (Brown Trout), 1785-1788 (hand-coloured engraving) by German School, (18th century); 27.9x47.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Salmo Fario (Brown Trout)

Background imageEtude Collection: Elliots Pheasant, 1865 (hand-coloured lithograph)

Elliots Pheasant, 1865 (hand-coloured lithograph)
991232 Elliots Pheasant, 1865 (hand-coloured lithograph) by Wolf, Joseph (1820-99) & Smit, J. (fl.1870); 59x47 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Elliots Pheasant; Calophasis Ellioti)

Background imageEtude Collection: Palermo Cathedral, Study of the Entrance Porch, 1891 (pencil, grey wash)

Palermo Cathedral, Study of the Entrance Porch, 1891 (pencil, grey wash)
991021 Palermo Cathedral, Study of the Entrance Porch, 1891 (pencil, grey wash) by Mackintosh, Charles Rennie (1868-1928); 25.2x33.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Palermo Cathedral)

Background imageEtude Collection: A Study for - The Birth of Love, (red chalk)

A Study for - The Birth of Love, (red chalk)
659766 A Study for - The Birth of Love, (red chalk) by Solomon, Solomon Joseph (1860-1927); 45.5x26.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Study for - The Birth of Love)

Background imageEtude Collection: The Virgin Mary in the Rosegarden; Jungfru Maria i Rosengard, (pencil and watercolour)

The Virgin Mary in the Rosegarden; Jungfru Maria i Rosengard, (pencil and watercolour)
659683 The Virgin Mary in the Rosegarden; Jungfru Maria i Rosengard, (pencil and watercolour) by Edelfelt, Albert Gustaf Aristides (1854-1905); 15x15 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageEtude Collection: Brita, 1910 (oil and watercolour on canvas)

Brita, 1910 (oil and watercolour on canvas)
659601 Brita, 1910 (oil and watercolour on canvas) by Larsson, Carl (1853-1919); 74.8x50.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Brita. Carl Larsson (1853-1919). Oil and watercolour on canvas



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"Etude: Exploring the Art of Study and Mastery" In the world of music, the name Frederic Chopin is synonymous with brilliance and innovation. His Etudes, a collection of 27 virtuosic piano compositions, have captivated audiences for centuries. Each piece serves as a musical study, designed to challenge pianists both technically and emotionally. But beyond the realm of music lies another meaning for "etude. " In March 1926, The Etude Music Magazine adorned its front cover with an enchanting image—a lady walking in a garden, holding her small child's hand. This visual etude captures the tender bond between mother and child amidst nature's beauty. Artists throughout history have used etudes to refine their skills in various disciplines. A hand-colored lithograph from 1865 depicts a vibrant Ruffed Grouse—an etude in capturing nature's intricate details on paper. Similarly, a black chalk study from 1872 reveals meticulous strokes that shaped "The Bower Meadow, " showcasing how artists use etudes to perfect their craft. Etudes extend beyond traditional art forms; they permeate different aspects of life. From lawyers (Etude D'Avocats) to sailors (Etude De Matelot), every profession requires dedicated practice and learning. Even everyday scenes can become subjects for study. Imagine sitting at a Parisian cafe table engrossed in reading a newspaper—a snapshot frozen in time—an etude exploring human behavior within urban settings. Nature itself becomes an endless source of inspiration for those who seek to understand it better. A hand-colored engraving from 1788-1896 showcases Paeonia suffruticosa Andr. , varietal papaveracea—a botanical masterpiece transformed into an exquisite floral etude. And let us not forget the human form—the ultimate subject for artistic exploration.