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John Flaxman
1755-1826
The Constellations (Agamemnon); the Theban Maidens Pleading with Eteocles (Seven against Thebes); and other slight sketches
ca. 1793
Pencil, with pen and black ink, on paper.
10 9/16 x 7 3/4 inches (270 x 197 mm)
Gift of Mr. Janos Scholz.
1952.10
Notes:
One of ten preliminary sketches for illustrations to "Compositions from the Tragedies of Aeschylus" designed by John Flaxman, engraved by Thomas Piroli, Rome, 1793.
Inscription:
Inscribed by the artist at upper right, in pen and black ink, "Agamemnon"; at center right, "Seven Captains"; inscribed in a different hand at lower right, "W Blake inv.".
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Provenance:
Dr. Max A. Goldstein, St. Louis; Janos Scholz, New York (see Lugt S. 2933b).
Associated names:
Goldstein, Max A. (Max Aaron), 1870-1941, former owner.
Scholz, János, former owner.
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