Thomas Christian Winck

German, 1738 - 1797

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This is a drawing of mythological figures amidst clouds. The composition includes figures engaged in interaction within a cloudscape. The central figure holds a shield and gestures towards another seated figure. Celestial entities are depicted above in flowing poses. The scene features creatures and emblems of mythology like wings. The line work and cross-hatching create depth and texture, enveloping the scene in an ethereal atmosphere.
Thomas Christian Winck, The Seven Planets, 1770, etching on laid paper, Gift of The Ahmanson Foundation, 1999.98.16

The Seven Planets

Thomas Christian Winck · 1770 · etching on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1999.98.16