Artwork
The genius of painting. Minerva instructing putti in the art of painting. Design for Pierre Condé's etching, Memorial to Robert Udney Esq.
The genius of painting. Minerva instructing putti in the art of painting. Design for Pierre Condé's etching, Memorial to Robert Udney Esq. is an unspecified painting by the British Romanticist artist Unknown. It dates from 1802 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst. This drawing, created in 1802, is a design for an etching titled Memorial to Robert Udney Esq.
About this work
Overview
This drawing, created in 1802, is a design for an etching titled Memorial to Robert Udney Esq. It is a work by a specific artist, held at the Museum of Ethnography.
Subject & Meaning
The scene depicts Minerva, recognizable by her winged head, instructing putti in the art of painting. A bearded figure observes from above, while a baby sits on the ground, adding to the allegorical narrative.
Technique & Style
The drawing showcases detailed lines, flowing drapery, and careful shading that highlights the folds in the fabric. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth, with light and shadow defining the figures.
History & Provenance
Created in 1802, the drawing is a precursor to Pierre Condé's etching. It is currently housed at the Museum of Ethnography.
Artist & collection
Domestic Scene
Giacomo and Cardinal Marco, investing Andrea, Abbot of San Zeno, with his Benefice
The Nymph of Fontainebleau
Portrait of a Woman
Madonna and Child with Saints in the Enclosed Garden
Venus and Minerva
Family Group of Four on Sofa
Wall painting from Room H of the Villa of P. Fannius Synistor at Boscoreale
