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Despair: A Seated Man Surrounded by Demons

Oil Painting
19th century (painted)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Painting of a seated man draped in a sheet, resting his face on his hand in contemplation while demons swirl behind him.


Object details

Category
Object type
TitleDespair: A Seated Man Surrounded by Demons
Materials and techniques
Oil on canvas
Brief description
Oil Painting, 'Despair: A Seated Man Surrounded by Demons', Possibly by David Scott, British School, 19th century
Physical description
Painting of a seated man draped in a sheet, resting his face on his hand in contemplation while demons swirl behind him.
Dimensions
  • Approx. height: 11in
  • Approx. width: 8.5in
Dimensions taken from Summary catalogue of British Paintings, Victoria and Albert Museum, 1973
Style
Credit line
Bequeathed by Rev. Alexander Dyce
Object history
Bequeathed by Rev. Alexander Dyce, 1869
Subject depicted
Collection
Accession number
DYCE.55

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Record createdJune 28, 2006
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