Musical Monster

1778

John Hamilton Mortimer

Associated Names
John Hamilton Mortimer

Artist, British, 1740 - 1779

The image shows two figures with most of their bodies visible. The figure on the right is reclined, playing a pan flute. The other figure is resting with their head on their arms, appearing to be asleep. The figure on the right has thick, curly hair adorned with leaves and flowers and strong facial features. The other figure has short hair and prominent facial features, partially turned away. Both figures appear unclothed, with muscular upper bodies visible. They are surrounded by dense vegetation and rocks. A large tail-like appendage extends from the resting figure, curling around the area. The background shows stylized clouds and a hint of water, with some animal bones or remains on the ground near the sleeping figure.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Andrew W. Mellon Fund

  • Dimensions

    plate: 23.3 × 17 cm (9 3/16 × 6 11/16 in.)
    sheet: 42.4 × 28.6 cm (16 11/16 × 11 1/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1978.51.6

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Sunderland 1986, no. 140.13

  • Series Title

    Ffiteen Etchings Dedicated to Sir Joshua Reynolds

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1986

  • Sunderland, John. "John Hamilton Mortimer: His Life and Works," Walpole Society 52 (1986): no. 140.13

Wikidata ID

Q65572697

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