Gods on Olympus
Artist
William Williams
(England, active 1763 - 1800)
Date1798
Mediumpen & wash drawing
ClassificationsPaintings And Drawings
Dimensions10 1/4 inches x 13 inches
AcquisitionPresented in 1957 by Miss Lizzie Hogarth.
CopyrightOut of copyright - CC0
LocationHistoric Loss - research into this object's history and current status is ongoing
Object numberABDAG017667
About MeOne of 99 drawings on 92 leaves of paper from a sketchbook used by William Williams.A scene from Roman mythology which depicts the Gods gathered together on Olympus. Venus is seated at the top with a dove attached to strings along with Cupid her son, and also seen are Jove, Mercury and Diana amongst others.
This drawing, along with 46 other leaves from the same sketchbook, is now untraced. Aberdeen Art Gallery & Museums is keen to reunite the drawings as one album. If you have any information relating to the current whereabouts of this work please contact Aberdeen Art Gallery.
William Williams
William Williams
William Williams
William Williams
William Williams
William Williams
William Williams
William Williams
William Williams
William Williams
