Artwork
Hercules and Lichas, Seen from the Front
Hercules and Lichas, Seen from the Front is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Pietro Fontana. It dates from 1812 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Hercules and Lichas, Seen from the Front is a print by Pietro Fontana, created in 1812. It is an engraving on wove paper, held at the National Gallery of Art, Washington.
Subject & Meaning
The engraving depicts a bearded, muscular man straining to lift a smaller figure over his shoulder, with a dead lion on the ground below. The scene is drawn from mythology, likely representing Hercules and Lichas, and conveys a sense of struggle and tension.
Technique & Style
The work is an engraving, created by etching a design into metal and printing it onto paper. This technique allows for detailed images with sharp lines, evident in the defined muscles and strained facial expression of the main figure.
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