ECL-Bn.3:56/a-e-2013
Parts
Object number
ECL-Bn.3:56/a-e-2013
Object type
Identification
Title
Five altars and bases
Title Type
assigned by cataloguer
Comments
The drawings are catalogued together as they are fixed to the sheet in a symmetrical arrangement and framed in red lines.
Description
Content (description)
a. Top. Triangular base. At the bottom corners are winged animals (panthers?) and on each side is a single figure in relief.
b. Centre left. Round base with square plinth and top. There are simple mouldings and fluting at the top of the drum and a cable round the bottom. The rest of the drum is left plain, except for fleshless boukrania and garlands around the upper part.
c. Centre. Funerary altar. At the top corners are satyrs' heads. From them hangs a garland of very large fruits, over which is a jug. The upper part of the altar is treated as a panel, which is supported on the outspread wings of eagles at the bottom corners. At bottom centre is shield (?) resting on a fillet tied in a bow.
On the reverse is a 'B'
d. Centre right. Round altar on plain square pedestal. Flames are suggested on top of the altar. Bands of mouldings run round the top of the altar, a band of leaves round the bottom. On the drum garlands of leaves hang from lions' heads. Over the garland is a tondo with a mask in the centre.
e. Bottom. A very sketchy drawing of a statue standing on a triangular base. At the top corners of the base are rams' heads, at the bottom corners sphinxes, and a winged figure on the panel. On the reverse is a simple geometric outline of the profile of a cornice.
b. Centre left. Round base with square plinth and top. There are simple mouldings and fluting at the top of the drum and a cable round the bottom. The rest of the drum is left plain, except for fleshless boukrania and garlands around the upper part.
c. Centre. Funerary altar. At the top corners are satyrs' heads. From them hangs a garland of very large fruits, over which is a jug. The upper part of the altar is treated as a panel, which is supported on the outspread wings of eagles at the bottom corners. At bottom centre is shield (?) resting on a fillet tied in a bow.
On the reverse is a 'B'
d. Centre right. Round altar on plain square pedestal. Flames are suggested on top of the altar. Bands of mouldings run round the top of the altar, a band of leaves round the bottom. On the drum garlands of leaves hang from lions' heads. Over the garland is a tondo with a mask in the centre.
e. Bottom. A very sketchy drawing of a statue standing on a triangular base. At the top corners of the base are rams' heads, at the bottom corners sphinxes, and a winged figure on the panel. On the reverse is a simple geometric outline of the profile of a cornice.
Content (object)
altar
plinth
plinth
Content (note)
Five different altars/bases
Dimensions
height (actual size): 516mm
width (actual size): 411mm
width (actual size): 411mm
Dimension note
The individual drawings measure:
a.102mm x 88 mm
b.184mm x 104mm
c. 204mm x 144mm
d.183mm x 106mm
e.107mm x 79mm
a.102mm x 88 mm
b.184mm x 104mm
c. 204mm x 144mm
d.183mm x 106mm
e.107mm x 79mm
Inscription
'B' written in pencil on the reverse of the centre drawing no. c.
Materials & techniques note
All pen and, ink and wash. a - brown ink, buff wash; b and d - black ink, brown wash; c and e - brown ink, grey wash, on paper
Production
Person
Unknown (Artist)
Date
c.1710-1730
History and association
Previous ownership
