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Minerva, From a Bronze by Daedalus

published 1829

W. Walton after John Flaxman

Associated Names

W. Walton

Artist, British (?), active 19th century

John Flaxman

Artist After, British, 1755 - 1826

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.

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Artwork overview

Medium

lithograph [proof before letters]
Credit Line

Rosenwald Collection
Dimensions

sheet: 26.1 × 19 cm (10 1/4 × 7 1/2 in.)
Accession Number

1980.45.1694
Series Title

Flaxman's "Lectures on Sculpture:" pl.17

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q74032488

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