Sculptor at Work on a Colossal Statue
mid-18th–18th century
Medium
Pen and brown ink, brush and gray wash, white gouache, on gray paper.
Dimensions
16 7/16 x 10 1/2 in. (41.7 x 26.7 cm)
Classification
Drawings
Department
Drawings and Prints
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Gift of Jean-Luc Baroni and Colnaghi, in honor of Jacob Bean, 1992
Accession Number
1992.229.1
Tags
Art Historical Context
Behold *Sculptor at Work on a Colossal Statue a captivating mid-18th-century attributed to Swedish artists Carl August Ehrensvärd and Tobias Sergel. This scene captures a sculptor intently laboring on a massive figure, offering a rare glimpse into the creative process of monumental sculpture during the Enlightenment era. Sergel, a leading neoclassical sculptor known for his dynamic marble works, may be the subject himself, highlighting the collaborative spirit between artist and draftsman in Sweden's vibrant artistic circles. Executed in pen and brown ink with brush and gray wash, accented by...