British School
19th century
Tomb-stone of Xanthippus Father of Pericles
19th century?
11 9/16 x 9 3/8 inches (294 x 234 mm)
Black ink and wash over graphite on wove paper.
1980.79:23
Gift of Mr. Herman Cohen.
Notes
Sketch of the gravestone of Xanthippos, the shoemaker; the original marble now in the possession of the British Museum, having been purchased in 1805 following Townley's death earlier that year; drawing possibly by or after J. Flaxman who provided a drawing of the stele to serve as the basis for an engraving by James Parker, published as Plate III in: The Cyclopaedia : Universal Dictionary of Arts, Sciences, and Literature / Abraham Rees. London : Longman, Rees, [18--], pl. III, v 2: Basso Relievo.
Watermark: J. Whatman 1794.
Watermark: J. Whatman 1794.
Inscriptions/Markings
Inscribed below: Tomb-stone of Xanthippus father of Pericles / in the possession of Charles Townley Esq.
Summary
Drawing shows Xanthippus the shoemaker seated on a fine high-backed klismos chair, facing left, holding out a shoemaker's last; beside him are two small girls, presumably his daughters, whom he is leaving behind.
Associated names
Cohen, Herman, former owner.
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Century Drawings
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