Head of a Man and Figure Studies (recto); Minotaur with a Maiden (verso)

Q: When was "Head of a Man and Figure Studies (recto); Minotaur with a Maiden (verso)" created?

This artwork was created 1835–44.

Q: Is "Head of a Man and Figure Studies (recto); Minotaur with a Maiden (verso)" in the public domain?

Yes, Head of a Man and Figure Studies (recto); Minotaur with a Maiden (verso) is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Theodor Richard Edward von Holst

1835–44

Medium

Graphite

Dimensions

Overall: 12 3/16 x 9 5/8 in. (31 x 24.4 cm)

Classification

Drawings

Department

Drawings and Prints

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Gift of Mrs. L. M. Isaacson, 1977

Accession Number

1977.259

Tags

HeadsMenMinotaurs

Art Historical Context

This double-sided graphite drawing by Theodor Richard Edward von Hol, created between 1835 and 1844, showcases the artist's skill in preparatory sketches during the Romantic era. On the recto, von Holst presents a detailed study of a man's expressive head alongside fluid figure studies, capturing subtle facial nuances and dynamic poses with precise graphite hatching and contour lines. The verso reveals a more imaginative scene: a muscular Minotaur embracing a maiden, evoking ancient Greek myth with dramatic tension and emotional intensity. Von Holst, a painter and illustrator influenced byism...

Head of a Man and Figure Studies (recto); Minotaur with a Maiden (verso)

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