Man Attacking a Monster

1803

Robert Blyth, after John Hamilton Mortimer

Associated Names
Robert Blyth

Artist, British, 1750 - 1784

William Richardson

Publisher, British, active 1778 - 1812

John Hamilton Mortimer

Artist After, British, 1740 - 1779

This is an illustration of a human figure battling a creature in a rocky landscape. The figure is depicted engaging with a serpent-like dragon, coiled around them. The figure holds a dagger and appears prepared to strike the creature. The drawing shows detailed lines and shading, creating depth in both the background and the figures. The style is reminiscent of classical mythological themes seen in engravings from the late Renaissance period.

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Artwork overview


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Campbell Fine Art, London, 31 August 1996); Donald Vogler, Portland, OR; gift to NGA, 2017.

Associated Names

Bibliography

1986

  • Sunderland, John. "John Hamilton Mortimer: His Life and Works," Walpole Society 52 (1986): no. 181b.

Inscriptions

lower left in plate: Mortimer del.t; lower center in plate: Published by Wm. Richardson York House, Strand, June 10, 1803; lower right below plate: Blyth Fecit

Watermarks

1812

Wikidata ID

Q77259525

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