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Hector and Ajax Separated by the Heralds

Drawing
early 1790s (drawn)
Artist/Maker
Flaxman, John (artist)
Place of origin
England (drawn)

Hector and Ajax, parted by the heralds; Drawn with pen and ink, in outline.


Object details

Category
Drawings
Object type
Drawing
TitleHector and Ajax Separated by the Heralds
Materials and techniques
drawn with pen and ink, in outline
Paper
Pen and Ink
Drawing (Image-Making)
Brief description
John Flaxman (1755-1826); 'Hector and Ajax parted by the heralds', preparatory study for an illustration to Homer's Iliad; outline drawing in pen and ink; English School; early 1790s
Physical description
Hector and Ajax, parted by the heralds; Drawn with pen and ink, in outline.
Dimensions
  • Height: 18.6cm
  • Width: 27.8cm
Original measurements converted from fractional inches into decimal inches (rounded to one decimal place). Dimensions taken from: DYCE COLLECTION. A Catalogue of the Paintings, Miniatures, Drawings, Engravings, Rings and Miscellaneous Objects Bequeathed by The Reverend Alexander Dyce. London : South Kensington Museum, 1874.
Style
English School
Credit line
Bequeathed by Rev. Alexander Dyce
Subjects depicted
Heralds
Shields
Spears
Helmet
Sword
Ajax
Hector
Bibliographic references
  • Owens, Susan, The Art of Drawing British Masters and Methods since 1600, V&A Publishing, London, 2013, p. 71, fig. 50
  • DYCE COLLECTION. A Catalogue of the Paintings, Miniatures, Drawings, Engravings, Rings and Miscellaneous Objects Bequeathed by The Reverend Alexander Dyce. London : South Kensington Museum, 1874.
Collection
Prints, Drawings & Paintings Collection
Accession number
DYCE.783

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Record createdJune 30, 2009
Record URL
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