Who created "Frieze of Figures and Birds"?

Frieze of Figures and Birds was created by Rev. Geoffrey Liddell Johnstone in 19th century.

When was "Frieze of Figures and Birds" created?

This artwork was created 19th century.

What medium is "Frieze of Figures and Birds"?

Frieze of Figures and Birds is Graphite, pen and ink, watercolor and gilding.

Is "Frieze of Figures and Birds" in the public domain?

Yes, Frieze of Figures and Birds is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Frieze of Figures and Birds

Rev. Geoffrey Liddell Johnstone

19th century

Medium

Graphite, pen and ink, watercolor and gilding

Dimensions

sheet: 8 1/4 x 17 in. (21 x 43.2 cm)

Classification

Drawings

Department

Drawings and Prints

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Rogers Fund, 1968

Accession Number

68.512

Tags

BirdsMenWomen

Art Historical Context

**Frieze of Figures and Birds by Rev. Geoffrey Lell Johnstone invites visitors into the whimsical world of 19th British drawing. Created by this clergyman-artist, the work unfolds across a narrow horizontal sheet (8 1/4 x 17 in.), evoking the ancient frieze tradition—think Parthenon reliefs reimagined with lively human figures and birds. Men and women mingle with feathered companions in a rhythmic procession, capturing a Victorian-era blend of narrative storytelling and decorative elegance. Johnstone masterfully employed mixed media: graphite for subtle underdrawings, precise pen and ink for ...

Frieze of Figures and Birds

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