Study for 'Ariadne Abandoned by Theseus': Composition

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Drawing details

Title: Study for 'Ariadne Abandoned by Theseus': Composition
Date: c.1867
Media: Pencil on tracing paper
Dimensions: 13.4 x 18.0 cm
Location: Royal Academy of Arts, London
Picture credit: Royal Academy of Arts, London
Reference number: 04/1101
Inscriptions: Inscribed lower centre "ariadne abandoned by theseus 1868 no 125" in pencil.

Description

Traced study for the composition of the painting 'Ariadne Abandoned by Theseus' (1868, Salar Jung Museum, India). The drawing is squared up. 

Provenance

Bequeathed by the artist to his sisters, Mrs. Augusta Matthews (nTe Augusta Neunburg Leighton, 1835-1919) and Mrs. Alexandra Orr (nTe Alexandra Leighton, 1828-1903); presented to the Royal Academy of Arts, London by Matthews and Orr in 1896 

Bibliography

  • Ormond, LeonTe and Richard, 'Lord Leighton', Yale University Press, London, 1975, p.159 (listed under catalogue number 180) 

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