British School
19th century
Anacreon and Sappho
19th century?
10 7/8 x 8 7/8 inches (277 x 225 mm)
Brown ink and wash over graphite on paper.
1980.79:22
Gift of Mr. Herman Cohen.
Inscriptions/Markings
Inscribed at bottom below drawing, at left: Anacreon; at right: Sappho.
Summary
Drawing shows the full length figure of Anacreon standing in profile at left, facing right, with a scroll in his hand, while Sappho stands at right, facing left and playing the lyre as she leans upon a plinth fitted with a seat supported by two swans.
Associated names
Cohen, Herman, former owner.
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Classification
Century Drawings
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