Artwork
Apollo or Adonis
Apollo or Adonis is a chalk drawing by the Romanticist artist Henri-Guillaume Chatillon. It dates from 1818 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
- Inscription
- Inscribed:lower left: Chatillon; by later hand, lower left verso in graphite: PSLP; of late the property of Sir [not deciphered]; purchased by L. White, October 1874, cost F [not deciphered]
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Overview
Apollo or Adonis is a drawing created by Henri-Guillaume Chatillon around 1818. It is executed in charcoal and black chalk on paper.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a standing male nude, holding an unidentified object in his right hand. The figure is set against a dark, plain background, emphasizing its form.
Technique & Style
The artist achieved a smooth, nuanced representation of the figure's anatomy through subtle shading, avoiding unnecessary lines. The use of charcoal and chalk on thin paper produces a soft effect, while the application of chalk creates textured areas.
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