Diya James (XX-XXI) - Winged Victory Cast Study
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Winged Victory Cast Study, a 2020+ original charcoal drawing by Diya James from the United Kingdom, a portrait in Realism, signed and in excellent condition.
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Winged Victory Cast Study demonstrates Diya James’s commitment to the enduring principles of classical draftsmanship. Executed in charcoal on Ingres paper while teaching, the drawing revisits one of the most celebrated sculptures of antiquity, using the plaster cast not simply as a subject, but as a vehicle for studying form, light and movement.
Working within the atelier tradition, James reduces the composition to a carefully orchestrated dialogue between luminous highlights and rich passages of shadow. The dramatic tonal range lends the fragmented figure a striking sense of monumentality, allowing the absence of the head and arms to become an expressive strength rather than a limitation. Every mark serves the structure of the form, revealing a confident understanding of anatomy, volume and spatial rhythm.
Although created in an educational setting, the drawing transcends the role of demonstration. It reflects the discipline of an artist for whom teaching and practice are inseparable, reaffirming the importance of observational drawing as the foundation of figurative art. Both rigorous and atmospheric, Winged Victory Cast Study pays tribute to a centuries old tradition while standing as a refined work in its own right.
The work is offered rolled, allowing collectors to mount and frame it according to their own preferences.
International shipments may be subject to customs duties and import taxes, which are determined by local authorities and are the responsibility of the buyer.
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Havisham & Co.
Havisham & Co. is a London-based fine art agency representing contemporary artists whose work engages with heritage, symbolism, and classical craftsmanship. The agency facilitates the placement of original artworks through curated sales, private transactions, and selected international auction platforms.
Instagram: @havishamco
Website: www.havishamco.com
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Seller's Story
Havisham & Co. was founded on the belief that contemporary art can still carry a sense of heritage. Working from London, we collaborate closely with a small group of artists whose practices are informed by classical balance, symbolism, and material depth. Havisham & Co. was founded on the belief that contemporary art can still carry a sense of heritage. Working from London, we collaborate closely with a small group of artists whose practices are informed by classical balance, symbolism, and material depth.
Instagram: havishamco
Winged Victory Cast Study demonstrates Diya James’s commitment to the enduring principles of classical draftsmanship. Executed in charcoal on Ingres paper while teaching, the drawing revisits one of the most celebrated sculptures of antiquity, using the plaster cast not simply as a subject, but as a vehicle for studying form, light and movement.
Working within the atelier tradition, James reduces the composition to a carefully orchestrated dialogue between luminous highlights and rich passages of shadow. The dramatic tonal range lends the fragmented figure a striking sense of monumentality, allowing the absence of the head and arms to become an expressive strength rather than a limitation. Every mark serves the structure of the form, revealing a confident understanding of anatomy, volume and spatial rhythm.
Although created in an educational setting, the drawing transcends the role of demonstration. It reflects the discipline of an artist for whom teaching and practice are inseparable, reaffirming the importance of observational drawing as the foundation of figurative art. Both rigorous and atmospheric, Winged Victory Cast Study pays tribute to a centuries old tradition while standing as a refined work in its own right.
The work is offered rolled, allowing collectors to mount and frame it according to their own preferences.
International shipments may be subject to customs duties and import taxes, which are determined by local authorities and are the responsibility of the buyer.
⸻
Havisham & Co.
Havisham & Co. is a London-based fine art agency representing contemporary artists whose work engages with heritage, symbolism, and classical craftsmanship. The agency facilitates the placement of original artworks through curated sales, private transactions, and selected international auction platforms.
Instagram: @havishamco
Website: www.havishamco.com
Email: info@havishamco.com
Seller's Story
Havisham & Co. was founded on the belief that contemporary art can still carry a sense of heritage. Working from London, we collaborate closely with a small group of artists whose practices are informed by classical balance, symbolism, and material depth. Havisham & Co. was founded on the belief that contemporary art can still carry a sense of heritage. Working from London, we collaborate closely with a small group of artists whose practices are informed by classical balance, symbolism, and material depth.
Instagram: havishamco
Details
Artist
Diya James (XX-XXI)
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Edition
Original
Title of artwork
Winged Victory Cast Study
Technique
Charcoal
Signature
Signed
Country of origin
United Kingdom
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
70 cm
Width
50 cm
Depiction/theme
Portrait
Style
Realism
Period
2020+
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