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The Departure of Hector

Enamel Miniature
ca. 1750 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Portrait miniature depicting Hector, hero of the Trojan War, the main defender of Troy, and a favorite of Apollo.


Object details

Category
Object type
TitleThe Departure of Hector (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Enamel portrait miniature
Brief description
Anonymous enamel miniature depicting 'The Departure of Hector'. French, ca. 1750
Physical description
Portrait miniature depicting Hector, hero of the Trojan War, the main defender of Troy, and a favorite of Apollo.
Dimensions
  • Height: 1.375in
  • Width: 1.1875in
Credit line
Given by Mrs Emma Joseph
Subjects depicted
Bibliographic reference
Victoria and Albert Museum, Department of Engraving, Illustration and Design and Department of Paintings, Accessions 1941, London: HMSO, 1954.
Collection
Accession number
P.18-1941

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Record createdJune 30, 2009
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