Drawing
mid 18th - early 19th century (drawn)
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Study for a composition of a female enthroned, with an attendant kneeling on each side and several others behind; one probably Cupid. Before the principal figure is a group of females in loose flowing robes, one of whom is reading from a book; On the reverse, a design for the policies of a Fire Insurance Company; two subjects under arches and representing conflagrations. In the centre is a female figure wearing a helmet, armed with a spear, and resting her hand on a shield, which is emblazoned with a phoenix; Drawn with a pen, and washed with Indian ink.
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Materials and techniques | drawn with a pen, and washed with Indian ink |
Brief description | Stothard, Thomas; Study for a composition of a female enthroned, with surrounding attendants; On the reverse, a design for the policies of a Fire Insurance Company, featuring two subjects representing conflagrations; Drawn with a pen, and washed with Indian ink; English School; Mid 18th - early 19th century. |
Physical description | Study for a composition of a female enthroned, with an attendant kneeling on each side and several others behind; one probably Cupid. Before the principal figure is a group of females in loose flowing robes, one of whom is reading from a book; On the reverse, a design for the policies of a Fire Insurance Company; two subjects under arches and representing conflagrations. In the centre is a female figure wearing a helmet, armed with a spear, and resting her hand on a shield, which is emblazoned with a phoenix; Drawn with a pen, and washed with Indian ink. |
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Credit line | Bequeathed by Rev. Alexander Dyce |
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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. |
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Accession number | DYCE.881 |
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Record created | November 13, 2009 |
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