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

1973.183.36

Tags

nudePrometheusimprisonmentStudy

Art Historical Context

William Page's *Prometheus*, created around 1861, is a compelling drawing study from the Smithsonian American Art Museum collection. As a prominent 19th-century American artist known for his mastery of the human figure, Page captures the mythological Titan Prometheus in a moment of dramatic imprisonment. This nude study reflects the era's fascination with classical mythology, evoking the Greek legend where Prometheus was chained to a rock for defying the gods by giving fire to humanity—a symbol of rebellion, suffering, and enlightenment. Rendered in drawing medium, the work showcases Page's s...

About the Artist

William Page · 1811–1885

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