Monument to William Shakespeare

published 1798

James Stow after Thomas Banks

Associated Names
James Stow

Artist, British, c. 1770 - 1820 or after

Thomas Banks

Artist After, British, 1735 - 1805

This is a drawing of a central figure flanked by two allegorical figures. The drawing depicts a central seated figure on a rock with a contemplative expression. To the left, an allegorical figure holding a mask and a lyre is shown, and to the right, another allegorical figure holds a palette. The use of line work is meticulous, providing texture and depth, particularly in the drapery of the clothing and the detailing of the rock. The overall composition suggests a meeting of different artistic disciplines, unified through the central figure's prominence and the interactive gestures of the side figures. The use of fine lines and crosshatching is evident throughout the drawing, adding to the classical appearance of the artwork.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching and engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet (irreg.): 32.8 × 17.7 cm (12 15/16 × 6 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1980.45.1775


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q74032947

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