Bronze Figure of Minerva, Found in the Barrowof Achilles

published 1829

W. Walton after John Flaxman

Associated Names
W. Walton

Artist, British (?), active 19th century

John Flaxman

Artist After, British, 1755 - 1826

The sculpture depicts a figure standing upright, clad in draped clothing. Above the figure's head, there are decorative elements that include leaves and possibly faces or masks. The sculpture is flanked by two stylized horse figures, each with a smaller accompanying figure or shadowy silhouette. The overall color of the sculpture is a pale shade, suggesting it might be made of a light-colored stone or material. The sculpture is drawn in a manner that emphasizes its sculptural details, with shadows and outlines giving a sense of depth and dimension.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lithograph [proof before letters]

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 26.3 × 18.9 cm (10 3/8 × 7 7/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1980.45.1692

  • Series Title

    Flaxman's "Lectures on Sculpture:" pl.15

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q74032476

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