W. Walton

British (?), active 19th century

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The image shows a standing figure with one arm raised holding a writing instrument or small staff, and the other arm holding a shield. The figure has an expressionless face with carved features and serene demeanor. The figure is wearing classical robes with armor-like embellishments, bare feet, and no jewelry. The background is plain.
W. Walton, Minerva, From a Bronze by Daedalus, published 1829, lithograph [proof before letters], Rosenwald Collection, 1980.45.1694

Minerva, From a Bronze by Daedalus

W. Walton · published 1829 · lithograph [proof before letters] ·  Accession ID  1980.45.1694
The sculpture depicts a human figure. The figure appears to be female and is standing upright with one arm bent across the torso while the other arm rests by the side. The sculpture is monochromatic in shades of grey. The figure's head is embellished with a detailed, ornate headdress with patterned details. The legs are shown in a naturalistic stance with subtle shading.
W. Walton, Figure of Bubaste or Isis, published 1829, lithograph [proof before letters], Rosenwald Collection, 1980.45.1689

Figure of Bubaste or Isis

W. Walton · published 1829 · lithograph [proof before letters] ·  Accession ID  1980.45.1689
This is a drawing of a group of figures arranged with three standing and three sitting figures. The drawing is rendered in a grayscale palette, depicting a central figure in the top middle holding a book and gesturing with a raised hand, framed by two figures on each side, both appearing to read from books. Below them, three seated figures are depicted, each engaging in thought, one with a contemplative hand on the face. The figures are drawn with a flowing style that suggests draped clothing. The composition is balanced, showing a clear distinction between the standing and seated individuals.
W. Walton, The Transfiguration, published 1829, lithograph [proof before letters], Rosenwald Collection, 1980.45.1711

The Transfiguration

W. Walton · published 1829 · lithograph [proof before letters] ·  Accession ID  1980.45.1711
The sculpture depicts a figure standing upright, clad in draped clothing. Above the figure's head, there are decorative elements that include leaves and possibly faces or masks. The sculpture is flanked by two stylized horse figures, each with a smaller accompanying figure or shadowy silhouette. The overall color of the sculpture is a pale shade, suggesting it might be made of a light-colored stone or material. The sculpture is drawn in a manner that emphasizes its sculptural details, with shadows and outlines giving a sense of depth and dimension.
W. Walton, Bronze Figure of Minerva, Found in the Barrowof Achilles, published 1829, lithograph [proof before letters], Rosenwald Collection, 1980.45.1692

Bronze Figure of Minerva, Found in the Barrowof Achilles

W. Walton · published 1829 · lithograph [proof before letters] ·  Accession ID  1980.45.1692
This is a detailed drawing featuring a central seated figure surrounded by various other figures and elements in an ornate, symmetrical composition. The central figure holds a book and gestures with their hand. Other figures, some angelic, are arranged around the central figure, ascending and descending along arched paths, with some guided or judged by angels. The drawing has detailed line work that emphasizes form and expression, creating a celestial atmosphere reminiscent of religious iconography.
W. Walton, Last Judgment, Lincoln Cathedral, published 1829, lithograph [proof before letters], Rosenwald Collection, 1980.45.1714

Last Judgment, Lincoln Cathedral

W. Walton · published 1829 · lithograph [proof before letters] ·  Accession ID  1980.45.1714
The image is a full-body line drawing of a standing person. The person is depicted in an upright position with their head turned slightly to the side. The individual's facial features are sketched with small lips and a slightly pointed nose. Their hair is neatly arranged and encircles their head. They are dressed in a long, flowing garment with a distinct pattern, one sleeve featuring triangular designs, and a sash draped diagonally across the chest. The person holds a stick or staff in one hand. The background is plain.
W. Walton, Statue on the Pediment over the West Front ofa Temple at Egina, published 1829, lithograph [proof before letters], Rosenwald Collection, 1980.45.1701

Statue on the Pediment over the West Front ofa Temple at Egina

W. Walton · published 1829 · lithograph [proof before letters] ·  Accession ID  1980.45.1701
This is a drawing of three small bronze sculptures from the Dædaleon School. The drawing features three distinct figures set against a neutral background, rendered in monochrome. The first figure on the left stands in a frontal pose, its arms by its sides with a simple, archaic smile. The central figure holds what appears to be an axe or hammer in one hand. The figure on the right is depicted with a full lion-skin draped over its shoulders and across its body, positioned in an assertive stance with an arm raised. The attention to detail in the figures' anatomy reflects the archaic style often associated with early Greek art.
W. Walton, Daedalian Figures from Bronzes, published 1829, lithograph [published state], Rosenwald Collection, 1980.45.1693

Daedalian Figures from Bronzes

W. Walton · published 1829 · lithograph [published state] ·  Accession ID  1980.45.1693