David and Goliah. [sic]

PrinterPrinted by D. W. Kellogg & Co. American, 1830 - 1840

PublisherPublished by D. W. Kellogg & Co. American, 1830 - 1840

Date1830-1840

MediumLithography; printer's ink and watercolor on wove paper

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 13 3/16 x 10 11/16in. (33.5 x 27.1cm)
Sheet (height x width): 17 11/16 x 13 13/16in. (44.9 x 35.1cm)

ClassificationsGraphics

Credit LineMuseum purchase

DescriptionA giant stands at the left, holding a spear in his right hand. He wears a helmet with a plume, and armor, consisting of a breastplate, chain mail, and greaves. He wears a belt, and a sword hangs at his side. He has a beard and mustache and is barefoot. A bearded soldier in a helmet stands behind him, holding a gigantic shield with a serpent on it. Additional soldiers are visible in the left background. A boy wearing a tunic and sandals stands at the far right. He holds a shepherd's crook in his right hand. His left hand is raised. Lines of troops with shields and spears are ranged behind him on the hillside. Tents are in the right background. A mountain is in the left background.

Object number1987.216.12

InscribedOn recto, lithographed title beneath image, "DAVID AND GOLIAH." Lower left, in pencil, "12".

On verso, lower right, in pencil, accession number and "Dwr 61".

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