Original Double-sided Drawing - Studies Of Antique Furniture And Greek-roman Deities - Neptune

A double-sided drawing executed in pen and sepia wash, attributed to Jean-Guillaume Moitte, featuring studies of antique furniture and several figures inspired by Greco-Roman mythology.

The front depicts various elements of ancient furniture and decorative arts: tripod tables, a ceremonial vase, a water jug, and a chair adorned with a winged sphinx. These depictions reflect the taste of Neoclassical artists for ancient objects observed in 18th-century Italian collections and archaeological excavations.

The reverse side depicts two heroic figures inspired by antiquity. On the left, Neptune stands holding his trident, accompanied by a stylized dolphin. On the right, a helmeted warrior, armed with a spear and a shield, walks alongside a dog or a mythological creature. The sculptural rendering of the bodies and the simplicity of the lines directly evoke the ancient models studied by French artists during their stay in Italy.

This sheet possesses genuine documentary and archaeological value. It follows in the tradition of the sketchbooks created by French artists exploring the Greco-Roman ruins and ancient collections of Italy.

Attributed to Jean-Guillaume Moitte, this drawing perfectly illustrates the spirit of Neoclassicism emerging at the end of the 18th century.

Good overall condition with slight old marks and small signs of wear visible on the paper.

23 cm x 30 cm