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Prometheus

Ben Shahn

Artwork Details

Prometheus
1898-1969
Ben Shahn
ink on paper
15 1/2 in. x 11 3/8 in. ( 39.3 cm x 28.9 cm )
Given by Bruce Henry, LSA Class of 1948
1978/2.26

Description

Subject Matter:

Prometheus being bound and captured.

Physical Description:

A winged figure draped in a toga has descended upon a non-winged figure and is attempting to bind. The non-winged nude figure has their hands behind their back and with one knee bent and the other leg extended, submits to the winged figure. Both figures do not have any facial features.

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