Design for a Memorial for Sir William Myers 1811

This 1811 drawing by Thomas Stothard is a design for a memorial to Sir William Myers. The composition is framed by a rectangular plaque flanked by a pair of female figures, each holding an object (possibly weapons) and surrounded by various military paraphernalia. Above them is a radiating, starburst-like sunburst with a wreath at its center, further emphasizing the patriotic nature of the memorial. The design is highly symbolic, suggesting the design was for a monument to a distinguished military figure. The detailed drawing and elaborate use of allegory make it a characteristic work of the Neoclassical style, popular during the late 18th and early 19th centuries.