Tydaeus

published 1838

after John Flaxman

Associated Names
British 19th Century

Artist

John Flaxman

Artist After, British, 1755 - 1826

This is a drawing of a classical male statue in a dynamic pose. The drawing depicts a muscular male figure with a detailed focus on the form and contours of the body, highlighting the muscular tension and movement in the pose. The figure is bent forward, with one arm extended downward, grasping an object. The other arm is raised behind. The head is tilted downwards, showcasing defined facial features with curled hair styled in a classical manner. The shading technique emphasizes the anatomical structure and adds depth to the figure. On the left side, there are some letters.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lithograph [proof before letters]

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 26.5 × 18.9 cm (10 7/16 × 7 7/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1980.45.1695

  • Series Title

    Flaxman's "Lectures on Sculpture:" pl.18

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q74032505

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