Two Fleeing Figures

1784

Lydia Bates after John Hamilton Mortimer

Associated Names
Lydia Bates

Artist, British, active 1784

John Hamilton Mortimer

Artist After, British, 1740 - 1779

This is a drawing of two figures in a landscape with a temple. The image contains two central figures facing a classical temple structure surrounded by trees and foliage. To the right, there is a grand structure with a dome. The foreground is detailed with rocks and vegetation. The style of the drawing, characterized by delicate lines and shading, gives it an almost ethereal quality, capturing both the movement of the figures and the peaceful atmosphere of the landscape.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching in brown

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 24 × 29 cm (9 7/16 × 11 7/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1980.45.1738


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q74032756

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