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Satan, Sin, and Death

Drawing
mid 18th - early 19th century (drawn)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Studies for the subject of 'Satan, Sin, and Death'; the last mentioned is about to strike, with his dart, Sin, who is represented in the person of a beautiful woman; there are likewise two other studies of a female head with flowing hair for the same lady; On the reverse, some other sketches; Very slightly executed in pen.

Object details

Category
Object type
TitleSatan, Sin, and Death
Materials and techniques
very slightly executed in pen
Brief description
Stothard, Thomas; Studies for the subject of 'Satan, Sin, and Death'; Very slightly executed in pen; English School; Mid 18th - early 19th century.
Physical description
Studies for the subject of 'Satan, Sin, and Death'; the last mentioned is about to strike, with his dart, Sin, who is represented in the person of a beautiful woman; there are likewise two other studies of a female head with flowing hair for the same lady; On the reverse, some other sketches; Very slightly executed in pen.
Dimensions
  • Height: 9.2in
  • Width: 9in
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.
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Credit line
Bequeathed by Rev. Alexander Dyce
Subjects depicted
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.860

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Record createdNovember 12, 2009
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