Artists by Medium · Part 4 of 20
Graphite can move from a pale construction line to a polished dark field. These sheets show how pressure, point, blending, and erasure become compositional tools.
The 30 profiles below pair a source-based identity note with one item-level work record verified through The Met API. Every embedded image is marked Public Domain by The Metropolitan Museum of Art, and each credit retains its object page and Open Access link.
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Artists in this article
- Alexander Maxwell
- Charles Monblond
- Elemér de Kóródy
- Felicien Myrbach-Rheinfeld
- François Jacques Fleischbein
- Gandolphe Jean Emile Francis Moutier
- George Bickham, Sr.
- George Frederick Sargent
- George Heinrich von Kirn
- John Joseph Holland
- John Sanderson
- Maximilian Hardmuth
- O. Deleiderrier
- Rev. Geoffrey Liddell Johnstone
- T. H. Yudin
- James Harvard Thomas
- Karl Friedrich Wilhelm Richard
- Pierre-Numa Bassaget, called Numa
- Andreas Goeding
- Leonardo Marini
- Anton Hallmann
- August Heinrich
- August Leopold Venus
- Charles Fournier des Ormes
- Heinrich Jauner
- Henry William Burgess
- Hermann Kestner
- Jan Hendrik Verheyen
- Jean-Roch Isnard
- Johann Peter Beer
30 artists working in Graphite
1. Alexander Maxwell
The Met’s verified item-level constituent record lists Alexander Maxwell in the role “Artist.” Its fuller identity line reads “American, active 1838–80.”
A representative work is Obelisk Grave Monument, No. 16 (1840–80). The Met catalogs it as Drawing, made in Graphite. Its collection classification is Drawings. The item-level credit line reads: Bequest of Herbert Mitchell, 2008. The museum marks the object Public Domain under its Open Access policy.
Sources: Met identity/item source
2. Charles Monblond
The Met’s verified item-level constituent record lists Charles Monblond in the role “Artist.” Its fuller identity line reads “French, 19th century.”
A representative work is Design for Door Paneling (19th century). The Met catalogs it as Drawing, made in Graphite and wash. Its collection classification is Drawings. The item-level credit line reads: The Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund, 1963. The museum marks the object Public Domain under its Open Access policy.
Sources: Met identity/item source
3. Elemér de Kóródy
The Met’s verified item-level constituent record lists Elemér de Kóródy in the role “Artist.” Its fuller identity line reads “Hungarian, 1889–1918.”
A representative work is Standing Figure (ca. 1913). The Met catalogs it as Drawing, made in Graphite on paper. Its collection classification is Drawings. The item-level credit line reads: Gift of Martin Birnbaum, 1959. The museum marks the object Public Domain under its Open Access policy.
Sources: Met identity/item source
4. Felicien Myrbach-Rheinfeld
The Met’s verified item-level constituent record lists Felicien Myrbach-Rheinfeld in the role “Artist.” Its fuller identity line reads “Austrian, Zaleszczyki 1853–1909 Klagenfurt.”
A representative work is Candidates for Admission to the Paris Salon (late 19th–early 20th century). The Met catalogs it as Drawing, made in Pen and brush and black ink, graphite. Its collection classification is Drawings. The item-level credit line reads: Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1947. The museum marks the object Public Domain under its Open Access policy.
Sources: Met identity/item source
5. François Jacques Fleischbein
The Met’s verified item-level constituent record lists François Jacques Fleischbein in the role “Artist.” Its fuller identity line reads “German, Godramstein (Bavaria) 1804–1868 New Orleans.”
A representative work is Young Man with Bow and Arrow (1832). The Met catalogs it as Drawing, made in Graphite; framing lines in graphite. Its collection classification is Drawings. The item-level credit line reads: Purchase, Guy Wildenstein Gift, 2007. The museum marks the object Public Domain under its Open Access policy.
Sources: Met identity/item source
6. Gandolphe Jean Emile Francis Moutier
The Met’s verified item-level constituent record lists Gandolphe Jean Emile Francis Moutier in the role “Artist.” Its fuller identity line reads “French, active Paris 1824–48.”
A representative work is Strolling Couple with a Dog (ca. 1820). The Met catalogs it as Drawing, made in Graphite on faded green laid paper. Its collection classification is Drawings. The item-level credit line reads: Robert Lehman Collection, 1975. The museum marks the object Public Domain under its Open Access policy.
Sources: Met identity/item source
7. George Bickham, Sr.
The Met’s verified item-level constituent record lists George Bickham, Sr. in the role “Artist.” Its fuller identity line reads “British, London 1684–1758 London.”
A representative work is Figure studies (first half 18th century). The Met catalogs it as Drawing, made in Graphite. Its collection classification is Drawings. The item-level credit line reads: The Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund, 1966. The museum marks the object Public Domain under its Open Access policy.
Sources: Met identity/item source
8. George Frederick Sargent
The Met’s verified item-level constituent record lists George Frederick Sargent in the role “Artist.” Its fuller identity line reads “British, 1811–1864 London.”
A representative work is Caricatures (1850–60). The Met catalogs it as Drawing, made in Graphite and pen and ink. Its collection classification is Drawings. The item-level credit line reads: Gift of Harry G. Friedman, 1956. The museum marks the object Public Domain under its Open Access policy.
Sources: Met identity/item source
9. George Heinrich von Kirn
The Met’s verified item-level constituent record lists George Heinrich von Kirn in the role “Artist.” Its fuller identity line reads “German, 1736–1793.”
A representative work is Design for a Gilt Bronze Ewer (ca. 1770–90). The Met catalogs it as Drawing, made in Pen and black and brown ink, graphite, watercolor. Framing lines in pen and black ink. Its collection classification is Drawings. The item-level credit line reads: Gift of Raphael Esmerian, 1963. The museum marks the object Public Domain under its Open Access policy.
Sources: Met identity/item source
10. John Joseph Holland
The Met’s verified item-level constituent record lists John Joseph Holland in the role “Artist.” Its fuller identity line reads “American (born England), London 1776–1820 New York.”
A representative work is Design for a Side Chapel in the Gothic Style, for Adelmorn the Outlaw (1802). The Met catalogs it as Drawing, made in Graphite. Its collection classification is Drawings. The item-level credit line reads: Gift of Harry Shaw Newman, 1946. The museum marks the object Public Domain under its Open Access policy.
Sources: Met identity/item source
11. John Sanderson
The Met’s verified item-level constituent record lists John Sanderson in the role “Artist.” Its fuller identity line reads “British, active from 1730, died 1774.”
A representative work is Design for the painting, Mars, Venus & Cupid for the Dining Room at Kirtlington Park, Oxfordshire (ca. 1747–48). The Met catalogs it as Drawing, made in Graphite. Its collection classification is Drawings. The item-level credit line reads: Rogers Fund, 1970. The museum marks the object Public Domain under its Open Access policy.
Sources: Met identity/item source
12. Maximilian Hardmuth
The Met’s verified item-level constituent record lists Maximilian Hardmuth in the role “Artist.” Its fuller identity line reads “Austrian, Vienna (?), ca. 1824–1876.”
A representative work is Design for a column in Roman order (1844–76). The Met catalogs it as Drawing, made in Graphite, pen and black ink, brush and gray wash. Its collection classification is Drawings. The item-level credit line reads: Gift of János Scholz, 1961. The museum marks the object Public Domain under its Open Access policy.
Sources: Met identity/item source
13. O. Deleiderrier
The Met’s verified item-level constituent record lists O. Deleiderrier in the role “Artist.” Its fuller identity line reads “Swiss (?), 19th century.”
A representative work is Echo of the Concours Galland (Echo du Concours Galland) (19th century). The Met catalogs it as Drawing, made in Pen and black ink, blue wax crayon, and graphite. Its collection classification is Drawings. The item-level credit line reads: Rogers Fund and The Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund, 1969. The museum marks the object Public Domain under its Open Access policy.
Sources: Met identity/item source
14. Rev. Geoffrey Liddell Johnstone
The Met’s verified item-level constituent record lists Rev. Geoffrey Liddell Johnstone in the role “Artist.” Its fuller identity line reads “British, 19th century.”
A representative work is Frieze of Figures and Birds (19th century). The Met catalogs it as Drawing, made in Graphite, pen and ink, watercolor and gilding. Its collection classification is Drawings. The item-level credit line reads: Rogers Fund, 1968. The museum marks the object Public Domain under its Open Access policy.
Sources: Met identity/item source
15. T. H. Yudin
The Met’s verified item-level constituent record lists T. H. Yudin in the role “Artist.” Its fuller identity line reads “British (?), 19th century.”
A representative work is Boats Moored Near Cliffs of Dover (19th century). The Met catalogs it as Drawing, made in Graphite. Its collection classification is Drawings. The item-level credit line reads: Gift of Emma Avery Welcher and Amy Ogden Welcher, 1965. The museum marks the object Public Domain under its Open Access policy.
Sources: Met identity/item source
16. James Harvard Thomas
The Met’s verified item-level constituent record lists James Harvard Thomas in the role “Artist.” Its fuller identity line reads “British, Bristol 1854–1921 London.”
A representative work is The Water Carriers (1895). The Met catalogs it as Drawing, made in Graphite. Its collection classification is Drawings. The item-level credit line reads: Rogers Fund, 1909. The museum marks the object Public Domain under its Open Access policy.
Sources: Met identity/item source
17. Karl Friedrich Wilhelm Richard
The Met’s verified item-level constituent record lists Karl Friedrich Wilhelm Richard in the role “Artist.” Its fuller identity line reads “German, Hannover ca. 1725–ca. 1770 Hamburg.”
A representative work is Peasants' Dance Outdoors (1745–70). The Met catalogs it as Drawing, made in Graphite on paper. Tacked down to paper mount. Squared for transfer in graphite. Its collection classification is Drawings. The item-level credit line reads: The Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund, 1960. The museum marks the object Public Domain under its Open Access policy.
Sources: Met identity/item source
18. Pierre-Numa Bassaget, called Numa
The Met’s verified item-level constituent record lists Pierre-Numa Bassaget, called Numa in the role “Artist.” Its fuller identity line reads “French, active 1830–54.”
A representative work is Fashion Drawing with a Woman Seated in a Chair with a Boy and Girl (19th century). The Met catalogs it as Drawing, made in Graphite and watercolor. Its collection classification is Drawings. The item-level credit line reads: The Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund, 1965. The museum marks the object Public Domain under its Open Access policy.
Sources: Met identity/item source
19. Andreas Goeding
The Met’s verified item-level constituent record lists Andreas Goeding in the role “Artist.” Its fuller identity line reads “German, Dresden ca. 1570–ca. 1625 Dresden.”
A representative work is Marriage at Cana (1619). The Met catalogs it as Drawing, made in Graphite, pen and black ink, brush and gray wash, and watercolor. Its collection classification is Drawings. The item-level credit line reads: Harry G. Sperling Fund, 2003. The museum marks the object Public Domain under its Open Access policy.
Sources: Met identity/item source
20. Leonardo Marini
The Met’s verified item-level constituent record lists Leonardo Marini in the role “Artist.” Its fuller identity line reads “Italian, Piedmontese documented ca. 1730–after 1797.”
A representative work is Design for a Wall and a Ceiling Decoration (1774–78). The Met catalogs it as Drawing, made in Leadpoint or graphite; ruler and compass constructed. Its collection classification is Drawings. The item-level credit line reads: Gift of Leon Dalva Sr., 1965. The museum marks the object Public Domain under its Open Access policy.
Sources: Met identity/item source
21. Anton Hallmann
The Met’s verified item-level constituent record lists Anton Hallmann in the role “Artist.” Its fuller identity line reads “German, Hannover 1812–1845 Livorno.”
A representative work is Cloister in Syracuse (1835). The Met catalogs it as Drawing, made in Graphite. Its collection classification is Drawings. The item-level credit line reads: Gift of Thomas and Gianna Le Claire, 2010. The museum marks the object Public Domain under its Open Access policy.
Sources: Met identity/item source
22. August Heinrich
The Met’s verified item-level constituent record lists August Heinrich in the role “Artist.” Its fuller identity line reads “German, Dresden 1794–1822 Innsbruck.”
A representative work is View of a Courtyard in Loschwitz (?) (early 19th century). The Met catalogs it as Drawing, made in Graphite. Its collection classification is Drawings. The item-level credit line reads: Purchase, Guy Wildenstein Gift, 2008. The museum marks the object Public Domain under its Open Access policy.
Sources: Met identity/item source
23. August Leopold Venus
The Met’s verified item-level constituent record lists August Leopold Venus in the role “Artist.” Its fuller identity line reads “German, Dresden 1843–1886 Pirna.”
A representative work is View of the Appian Way (1866). The Met catalogs it as Drawing, made in Graphite. Its collection classification is Drawings. The item-level credit line reads: Purchase, Guy Wildenstein Gift, 2007. The museum marks the object Public Domain under its Open Access policy.
Sources: Met identity/item source
24. Charles Fournier des Ormes
The Met’s verified item-level constituent record lists Charles Fournier des Ormes in the role “Artist.” Its fuller identity line reads “French, Paris 1777–1850 Paris.”
A representative work is Aqueduc de Maintenon (n.d.). The Met catalogs it as Drawing, made in Graphite. Its collection classification is Drawings. The item-level credit line reads: The Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund, 1960. The museum marks the object Public Domain under its Open Access policy.
Sources: Met identity/item source
25. Heinrich Jauner
The Met’s verified item-level constituent record lists Heinrich Jauner in the role “Artist.” Its fuller identity line reads “Austrian, 1842–1912.”
A representative work is Design for a Candelabra (1877). The Met catalogs it as Drawing, made in Graphite. Its collection classification is Drawings. The item-level credit line reads: The Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund, 1966. The museum marks the object Public Domain under its Open Access policy.
Sources: Met identity/item source
26. Henry William Burgess
The Met’s verified item-level constituent record lists Henry William Burgess in the role “Artist.” Its fuller identity line reads “British, ca. 1792–1839 London.”
A representative work is Landscape (1809–39). The Met catalogs it as Drawing, made in Graphite. Its collection classification is Drawings. The item-level credit line reads: Gift of Dr. Stephen K. and Janie Woo Scher, 2012. The museum marks the object Public Domain under its Open Access policy.
Sources: Met identity/item source
27. Hermann Kestner
The Met’s verified item-level constituent record lists Hermann Kestner in the role “Artist.” Its fuller identity line reads “German, Hanover 1810–1890 Hanover.”
A representative work is Design Illustrating an Excursion to the Countryside (1839). The Met catalogs it as Drawing, made in Graphite. Its collection classification is Drawings. The item-level credit line reads: The Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund, 2012. The museum marks the object Public Domain under its Open Access policy.
Sources: Met identity/item source
28. Jan Hendrik Verheyen
The Met’s verified item-level constituent record lists Jan Hendrik Verheyen in the role “Artist.” Its fuller identity line reads “Dutch, Utrecht 1778–1846 Utrecht.”
A representative work is A Townscape with a Churchgate (early 19th century). The Met catalogs it as Drawing, made in Graphite, pen and brown ink. Its collection classification is Drawings. The item-level credit line reads: Gift of Otto Naumann, 1999. The museum marks the object Public Domain under its Open Access policy.
Sources: Met identity/item source
29. Jean-Roch Isnard
The Met’s verified item-level constituent record lists Jean-Roch Isnard in the role “Artist.” Its fuller identity line reads “French, born Arles, 1845.”
A representative work is Design for an advertisement for champagne (ca. 1900). The Met catalogs it as Drawing, made in Graphite on wove paper. Its collection classification is Drawings. The item-level credit line reads: Rogers Fund and The Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund, 1969. The museum marks the object Public Domain under its Open Access policy.
Sources: Met identity/item source
30. Johann Peter Beer
The Met’s verified item-level constituent record lists Johann Peter Beer in the role “Artist.” Its fuller identity line reads “German, Frankfurt am Main 1782–1851 Frankfurt am Main.”
A representative work is Landscape with Waterfall and a Mother and Child (1800). The Met catalogs it as Drawing, made in Pen, brown and gray ink and graphite. Its collection classification is Drawings. The item-level credit line reads: Purchase, Mr. and Mrs. David M. Tobey Gift, 2007. The museum marks the object Public Domain under its Open Access policy.
Sources: Met identity/item source
Method and source notes
Selection excludes the previous 600-profile series and favors less familiar names where the evidence allows. Every embedded work image in this article comes from a Met item record marked Public Domain.
