Socrates in the Studio of Phidias

Image credit: Harris Museum, Art Gallery & Library

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Phidias is seated with a chisel and hammer, while Socrates next to him is pointing at a sculpture of a nude male in front of them.

Harris Museum & Art Gallery

Preston

Title

Socrates in the Studio of Phidias

Medium

ink, wash & pencil on paper pasted on card

Measurements

H 27.1 x W 24.2 cm

Accession number

PRSMG : P561

Acquisition method

purchased, 1891

Work type

Drawing

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