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Thomas Stothard

Associated Names
Thomas Stothard

Artist, British, 1755 - 1834

This is a drawing of a winged figure holding a helmet adorned with a face. The artwork depicts a classical or mythological scene featuring an angelic or winged figure. The figure's wings are detailed with individual feathers, and it holds a helmet-like object. The contrast between the light figure and the dark circular background highlights the subject.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and brown and black inks on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of William B. O'Neal

  • Dimensions

    overall: 6.2 x 6.2 cm (2 7/16 x 2 7/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1995.52.174

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Aldridge Drummond, a descendant of the artist; (Thos. Agnew & Sons Ltd., London); purchased by William B. O'Neal, Charlottesville, VA, 1970-1994; gift to NGA, 1995.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

by later hand, across bottom of mount: Thomas Stothard R.A. / 1755 - 1834

Wikidata ID

Q64633303

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