Accession Number
2012/2.223

Title
Three Graces, part of a fountain design

Artist(s)
Robert Adam

Medium & Support
red crayon on medium buff laid paper

Dimensions
17 1/16 in x 10 3/8 in (43.34 cm x 26.35 cm)

Credit Line
Gift of Professor Walter M. and Nesta R. Spink

Subject matter
A sketch of a fountain held up by the Three Graces.

Physical Description
This loose sketch in red crayon depicts three nude female figures standing on the tips of their toes with their arms raised holding up a large round object that appears to have foliage underneath it. The central figure stands with her back to the viewer while the two figures flaking her are seen from the side.

Primary Object Classification
Drawing

Rights
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Keywords
fountains
nudes (representations)
women (female humans)