Who created "Head of Apollo in Glory"?

Head of Apollo in Glory was created by Anonymous, British, late 18th–early 19th century in late 18th–early 19th century.

When was "Head of Apollo in Glory" created?

This artwork was created late 18th–early 19th century.

What medium is "Head of Apollo in Glory"?

Head of Apollo in Glory is Pen and brown ink over graphite.

Is "Head of Apollo in Glory" in the public domain?

Yes, Head of Apollo in Glory is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Head of Apollo in Glory

Anonymous, British, late 18th–early 19th century

late 18th–early 19th century

Medium

Pen and brown ink over graphite

Dimensions

sheet: 2 15/16 x 5 3/4 in. (7.4 x 14.6 cm)

Classification

Drawings|Ornament & Architecture

Department

Drawings and Prints

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Rogers Fund, 1918, transferred from the Library

Accession Number

1974.548.2

Tags

HeadsApollo

Art Historical Context

This delicate drawing, titled *Head of Apollo in Glory*, captures the radiant visage of the Greek god Apollo, rendered by an anonymous British artist active during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Executed in pen and brown ink over graphite on a small sheet measuring just under three by six inches, the work exemplifies the intimate scale often favored for preparatory studies or ornamental designs. The layered technique—beginning with graphite for structure and finishing with fluid ink lines—allows for both precision and expressive warmth, highlighting Apollo’s idealized features and the...

Head of Apollo in Glory

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