Study for 'The Enchanted Stream'
Drawing
mid 18th - early 19th century (drawn)
mid 18th - early 19th century (drawn)
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Study for 'The Enchanted Stream'; Maidens bathing. The two principal figures are on each side of the bank; the one on the right with her feet in the water, and the other on the opposite bank with drapery over her knees; There is also a study for Europa at the bottom; Slightly executed in pencil.
This subject was designed for the poem 'Ode Upon Solitude' by Wenworth Dillon, 4th Earl of Roscommon. It was engraved by Charles Heath in 1827; The first idea differing from the print, and the subject reversed.
This subject was designed for the poem 'Ode Upon Solitude' by Wenworth Dillon, 4th Earl of Roscommon. It was engraved by Charles Heath in 1827; The first idea differing from the print, and the subject reversed.
Object details
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| Title | Study for 'The Enchanted Stream' |
| Materials and techniques | drawn in pen |
| Brief description | Stothard, Thomas; Study for 'The Enchanted Stream'; Maidens bathing; Slightly executed in pencil; Designed for the poem 'Ode Upon Solitude' by Wenworth Dillon, 4th Earl of Roscommon; English School; Mid 18th - early 19th century. |
| Physical description | Study for 'The Enchanted Stream'; Maidens bathing. The two principal figures are on each side of the bank; the one on the right with her feet in the water, and the other on the opposite bank with drapery over her knees; There is also a study for Europa at the bottom; Slightly executed in pencil. This subject was designed for the poem 'Ode Upon Solitude' by Wenworth Dillon, 4th Earl of Roscommon. It was engraved by Charles Heath in 1827; The first idea differing from the print, and the subject reversed. |
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| Credit line | Bequeathed by Rev. Alexander Dyce |
| Object history | This subject was designed for the poem 'Ode Upon Solitude' by Wenworth Dillon, 4th Earl of Roscommon (ca.1630-1685). It was engraved by Charles Heath in 1827; The first idea differing from the print, and the subject reversed. |
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| Literary reference | <u>Ode Upon Solitude</u> a poem by Wenworth Dillon, 4th Earl of Roscommon (ca.1630-1685). |
| Bibliographic reference | 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 | |
| Accession number | DYCE.834 |
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| Record created | November 11, 2009 |
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