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John Stewart, 1795 (pastel on grey paper)
6040412 John Stewart, 1795 (pastel on grey paper) by Sharples, James (1751-1811); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: A framed colour drawing on grey paper, showing: a half-length portrait of John Stewart (1747-1822), philosopher and traveller who was known as Walking Stewart ; during the mid-1770s, he planned the first part of a journey around the whole world by foot, and travelled in India, the Persian Gulf, and Africa including Ethiopia, the unmapped central Africa and the Arabian desert; he never carried weapons (was occasionally kidnapped) and followed a vegetarian diet; this work was possibly made by James Sharples Senior when John Stewart was in the USA and Canada in 1795); eBristol Museums, Galleries & Archives; Purchased 1931; English, out of copyright
Media ID 22887948
© Bristol Museums, Galleries & Archives Purchased 1931 / Bridgeman Images
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The print captures a remarkable pastel drawing of John Stewart, created by the talented artist James Sharples in 1795. This framed artwork, displayed at the Bristol Museum and Art Gallery in the UK, showcases a half-length portrait of Stewart, also known as Walking Stewart. John Stewart was an extraordinary philosopher and traveler who embarked on an ambitious journey around the world by foot during the mid-1770s. His adventurous spirit led him to explore various regions including India, the Persian Gulf, Africa (including Ethiopia and central Africa), and even the Arabian desert. What sets him apart is his unique approach to these expeditions - he never carried weapons and followed a vegetarian diet. This particular piece was possibly crafted by James Sharples Senior while John Stewart was in North America visiting both the United States and Canada. The exquisite use of color on grey paper brings out every detail of Stewart's visage, capturing his enigmatic personality. Stewart's story is one that inspires awe and curiosity about human capabilities for exploration and endurance. As we gaze upon this portrait print today, we are reminded of his indomitable spirit that pushed boundaries beyond imagination.
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