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Prometheus
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Since Roche was primarily a sculptor and ceramist, he sought a more three-dimensional printmaking technique and experimented with the gypsograph, which is printed in relief. The figure of Prometheus (a Greek mythological figure punished by Zeus) appears to have been carved from the rocky outcropping behind it. At the same time, Roche created the effect of transparent water and reflection in the lower portion of the composition.
| Artist / Maker | Pierre Roche |
|---|---|
| Date | c. early 1900s |
| Culture / Origin | France, 20th century |
| Medium | gypsograph |
| Dimensions | Sheet: 32.5 x 47.5 cm (12 13/16 x 18 11/16 in.); Image: 29.7 x 44.5 cm (11 11/16 x 17 1/2 in.) |
| Department | Prints |
| Type |
About the Artist
BiographyPierre Roche (1855–1922) — French sculptor and painter (1855-1922).Pierre Roche worked as sculptor, painter, medalist, ceramicist and engraver and is associated with France. Their documented life spans the years 1855 to 1922, born in former 4th arrondissement of Paris, died in Paris.Disciplinessculptor, painter, medalist, ceramicist, engraverBorn1855, former 4th arrondissement of ParisDied1922, ParisNationalityFranceSources: Wikidata · Wikipedia Full biography →
Provenance & Source
Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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