Caption
The Prometheus sarcophagus Victory of some Roman general over Barbarians, Two reliefs of sarcophagi, the Prometheus sarcophagus and a representation of the victory of a Roman general, page, photomechanical print, cliché maker: Dujardin Frères (possibly), Paris, c. 1867 - in or before 1877, photographer, paper, photoaquatint, height 143 mm x width 224 mm, sarcophagus, decorating 'en relief', appliquéing, Prometheus brings fire to mankind, A rectangular carved stone panel filled with numerous sculpted human figures in various poses and draped garments, some standing and some seated or reclining, with detailed folds in the clothing and expressive facial features; decorative border along the top with circular motifs; scenes include figures holding objects, interacting closely, and small childlike figures among adults; figures on the left appear clustered with one reclining, central area shows standing figures with flowing robes, and the right side has seated and standing figures in animated gestures; overall relief shows dense composition and textured carving on a light background.
Credit line
Photo12/Liszt Collection
Reference
LZT26A98_053
License type
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Available size
42.5Mb (12.5Mb) / 15.3in x 10.8in / 4594 x 3235 (300dpi)