About this objectAlthough Nicholas Horsfield practiced life drawing throughout his life, it was during the latter stages of his teaching career where the style would become a hallmark of his legacy. Horsfield, a teacher at the Liverpool College of Art for over two decades, ran open life-drawing classes for students from across the school. He was known for only delivering advice or instruction when absolutely necessary, allowing unique styles such as his own to flourish. This relaxed attitude can be seen in his own draughtsmanship, with a loose and sketchy style to all his life drawings in the Williamson collection.
MakerHorsfield, Nicholas (1917-2005)
Maker Roledraughtsman
Date Made1972
Period20th century
Style and IconographyNude
Style and IconographyLife drawing
Inscription and MarksIn pencil on bottom right: "1 Nov 72"
Techniquepencil on paper
Measurementsheight: 24cm
width: 38cm
mount height: 70cm
mount width: 50cm
Credit LineGifted by the family of Nicholas Horsfield, 2012