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This is a drawing of two figures interacting in an ancient or classical style. The image depicts two individuals, one standing on the left holding a cup and the other on the right pouring liquid from a jug into the cup. The figure on the left is dressed in a simple garment, tied around the waist, and appears barefoot, leaning slightly with interest toward the pouring jug. The figure on the right wears a more elaborate, patterned robe with ornate detailing and holds a long staff. The drawing is executed in fine lines on a textured paper.
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This is a drawing of two figures interacting in an ancient or classical style. The image depicts two individuals, one standing on the left holding a cup and the other on the right pouring liquid from a jug into the cup. The figure on the left is dressed in a simple garment, tied around the waist, and appears barefoot, leaning slightly with interest toward the pouring jug. The figure on the right wears a more elaborate, patterned robe with ornate detailing and holds a long staff. The drawing is executed in fine lines on a textured paper.

National Gallery of Art · Drawing

Athena Pouring a Drink for Hercules

Jacques-Louis David

Date
1775/80
Medium
transfer tracing on oiled laid paper
Dimensions
overall: 14.2 x 15.5 cm (5 9/16 x 6 1/8 in.)
Classification
Drawing
Accession number
1998.105.1.vvv
Credit line
Patrons' Permanent Fund
Time span
1751 to 1775
Department
CG-E
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • French
  • Neoclassic
Provenance

Estate of the artist (sale, Paris, 17 April 1826, under no. 66; withdrawn); Mme. David (sale, Paris, 11 March 1835, under no. 16); purchased by one of David's pupils, Mlle. X (name obliterated);[1] by descent in her family; (Bruno de Bayser, Paris); purchased 1998 by NGA. [1] According to inscription on flyleaf.

NGA object ID 107116. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.