Who created "Prometheus"?

Prometheus was created by William Page in ca. 1861.

When was "Prometheus" created?

This artwork was created ca. 1861.

Is "Prometheus" in the public domain?

Yes, Prometheus is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Prometheus

William Page

ca. 1861

Medium

Drawing

Classification

Drawing

Department

Smithsonian Collection

Museum

Smithsonian American Art Museum

Credit

Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Pauline Page Howell

Accession Number

1973.183.35

Tags

nudePrometheusimprisonmentStudy

Art Historical Context

In the Smithsonian American Art Museum's collection William Page's *Prometheus* (ca. 1861) stands as a compelling drawing study capturing the mythic Titan's torment. Page, a prominent 19th-century American artist known for his portraits and explorations of the human form, drew this nude figure bound in chains, evoking Prometheus's eternal punishment for defying Zeus by stealing fire for humanity. Created amid the tensions of the Civil War era, the work resonates with themes of rebellion, suffering, and resilience. As a preparatory drawing, it showcases Page's mastery of anatomical precision a...

About the Artist

William Page · 1811–1885

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