Football Players, Harvard 

Donald Greason created this artwork, "Football Players, Harvard," using graphite and brush and gray wash. At first glance, we see what seems to be a straightforward depiction of athletes in motion, but these figures carry echoes of ancient ideals. Consider the dynamism of the poses: one recalls the classical contrapposto, weight shifted to suggest potential movement. Another figure, arm outstretched, evokes images of classical antiquity. The athletic body has always been a symbol of power, youth, and vitality. This image draws upon the symbolic resonance of the human form. These athletes, though modern, tap into something primal. This interplay between movement and stillness encapsulates a tension that resonates even today, reminding us of the enduring power of physical prowess and its representation in art.