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Mythological Figure Group (from Sketchbook)

John Quincy Adams Ward

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white sketch of three figures. Two seated figures are on the left side; the one on the left sits on a platform and faces right, wearing a short sleeve shirt or harness. The figure on the right sits on a chair or bench, facing left with the right leg crossed over the left. The figure on the right extends the left arm. A third figure hovers above to the right. A bowl-like object with a pedestal base sits on the lower right. Flames emerge from the bowl. The sketch is on white paper and appears to have rough edges.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1860
Medium
Graphite on paper
Culture
American
Dimensions
511 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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