Hercules and Lichas, Seen from the Front

1812

Pietro Fontana and Giovanni Folo, after Antonio Canova

Associated Names
Pietro Fontana

Artist, Italian, 1762 - 1837

Giovanni Folo

Artist, Italian, 1764 - 1836

Antonio Canova

Artist After, Italian, 1757 - 1822

The sculpture depicts two human figures. The central figure is a muscular, bearded man standing in an aggressive posture, gripping the leg of a smaller figure who appears distressed. The smaller figure is upside down, held by one leg, with sprawling arms and a pained expression. Both figures are nude with detailed anatomical features. The sculpture is monochrome, likely made from stone or plaster, with a smooth texture resembling marble. The larger figure stands on a lion-headed base, adding to the sculpture's grandeur. It is placed on a plain background.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Dimensions

    plate: 62.87 × 46.99 cm (24 3/4 × 18 1/2 in.)
    sheet: 86.36 × 61.6 cm (34 × 24 1/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2021.67.1

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Le Blanc 1854 - 1888, no. 18, State undesc. i/iv

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Il Bulino Antiche Stampe di Matteo Crespi, Milan); purchased by NGA, 2021.

Associated Names

Bibliography

1854

  • Le Blanc, Charles. _Manuel de l'amateur d'estampes, contenant le dictionnaire des graveurs de toutes les nations, dans lequel sont decrites les estampes rares, precieuses et interessantes avec l'indication de leurs differents etats et des prix auxquels: no. 18, undesc. i/iv

Inscriptions

lower center below image, in plate: PER VN DE'PIEDI IL FVRIBONDO ALCIDE AFFERRA E SCAGLIA LICA....Sofocle nelle Trachin.v.792

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