Hercules with the Distaff
Drawing
ca. early 19th century (drawn)
ca. early 19th century (drawn)
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| Place of origin |
Drawing illustrating 'Hercules with the Distaff' from a work by Ovid. Signed on the back.
Object details
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| Title | Hercules with the Distaff (assigned by artist) |
| Materials and techniques | Drawing |
| Brief description | Drawing by Thomas Uwins entitled 'Hercules with the Distaff', illustrating Book II of Ovid's 'Ars Amoris', lines 217-221. Great Britain, ca. early 19th century. |
| Physical description | Drawing illustrating 'Hercules with the Distaff' from a work by Ovid. Signed on the back. |
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| Literary reference | Ovid - 'Ars Amatoria' (The Art of Love) |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | FA.461 |
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| Record created | December 7, 2012 |
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