Design for "The Three Captains Memorial" 1779 - 1789

This design for a memorial by Joseph Nollekens was made in 1779-89 and is currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The drawing depicts a complex design with multiple figures including a winged figure at the top and a reclining figure at the bottom. The design is likely for a public monument and the inscription suggests it is dedicated to three military captains. This drawing demonstrates Nollekens's skills as a sculptor and designer, and is an example of 18th-century neoclassical design.