Design for an Overdoor or Chimney Piece with an Armorial Trophy and the personification of Victory by Anonymous

Design for an Overdoor or Chimney Piece with an Armorial Trophy and the personification of Victory 18th century

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drawing, print, ink

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drawing

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ink drawing

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weapon

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baroque

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print

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figuration

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ink

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history-painting

Dimensions: sheet: 4 3/8 x 6 in. (11.1 x 15.2 cm)

Copyright: Public Domain

This is a design for an overdoor or chimney piece with an armorial trophy and the personification of Victory, made by an anonymous artist. The figure of Victory is centered above a sketched door frame. The figure, a woman with exposed breasts, is flanked by spears and flags. The design offers a glimpse into the aesthetic values and social hierarchies of its time. Victory, often depicted as female, embodies power, triumph, and dominance. Yet, the image raises questions about the use of the female form to symbolize patriarchal ideals. Consider how gender, power, and representation converge in this design, and how traditional ideas around victory have been visually constructed and conveyed. What does it mean to immortalize this figure?

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