A. PAYNE (*1812) after LOUGH (*1789), Classical... Lot 665

A. PAYNE (*1812) after LOUGH (*1789), Classical statues of Comus and Timon, Steel engraving Albert Henry Payne (1812 London - 1902 Leipzig) after John Graham Lough (1789 Greenhead, Northumberland - 1876 London): Classical statues of Comus and Timon Depiction of classical figures: Comus with chalice and Timon with staff, 19th century, Steel engraving Technique: Steel engraving on Paper Inscription: At the lower part signed in the printing plate: "J. G. Lough / F. Thriep / A. H. Payne sc.". At the lower part inscribed in the printing plate: "Comus / Timon". Date: 19th century Description: The artwork shows two classical statues: on the left a dynamic figure holding up a cup, possibly an ancient god or hero, and on the right a calm figure leaning on a stick. The composition conveys contrasts between vitality and contemplation with classical allusions. Keywords: Classical art; sculpture; antiquity; mythology; contrast; cup; staff; heroic figure; dynamics; contemplation; statues; stone; tradition; physicality; Ancient Greece; figure representation; relief; symbolism; historical art; motion study, 19th century, Classicism, Mythology, United Kingdom, Size: Paper: 21,8 cm x 28,7 cm (8,6 x 11,3 in) Condition: Rather good condition. Faintly soiled on all sides. Small brown stain in the center. The corners of the sheet are minimally bumped. The lower right corner of the sheet is minimally missing.