Prometheus

Donald De Lue
1978/1986
Bronze
33 inches high

Other Information

Inscription: Signed on base


Literature: D. Roger Howlett, "The Sculpture of Donald De Lue: Gods, Prophets, and Heroes," David Godine, Publisher, Boston, 1990, p. 93 (color), another example.
Sculpted in 1978, and cast as an edition in 1986. Numbered 1/12 on base, and one of only nine lifetime casts out of the projected edition of 12. Tallix foundry mark. Excellent condition and patina.

The gifts of power from the sun to mankind were embodied in Prometheus and the legend of his bringing fire to earth. The sun, light, or flame recurs as an image in De Lue's work.