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Print

ca.late nineteenth century (drawn)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Untitled print, showing a woman holding a mask in her left hand and gesturing towards a sculpture entitled 'Aescvlapivs' in with her right, ca. late nineteenth century. The drawing is signed 'L.Alma Tadema' , possibly that of the artist Lawrence Alma Tadema (1836-1912).

Aesculapius was the god of medicine and healing in ancient Greek mythology. Asclepius represented the healing aspect of the medical arts, while his daughters Hygieia, Meditrina, Iaso, Aceso, Aglæa/Ægle and Panacea symbolised the forces of cleanliness, medicine, and healing, respectively.

The artist, Lawrence Alma Tadema was particularly known for work inspired by, and recreating ancient greek and roman scenes and mythology.


Object details

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Object type
Materials and techniques
Printed
Brief description
Untitled print, showing a woman holding a mask in her left hand and gesturing towards a sculpture entitled 'Aescvlapivs' in with her right. The drawing is signed 'L. Alma Tadema' , possibly that of the artist Lawrence Alma Tadema (1836-1912), ca. late nineteenth century
Physical description
Untitled print, showing a woman dressing in loosely drape robes positioned next two a bust of a man's head and shoulders, entitled 'Aescvlapivs'. The woman is holding a mask in her left hand is bestowing a crown of flowers on the sculpture with her right. The drawing is signed 'L.Alma Tadema' , possibly that of the artist Lawrence Alma Tadema (1836-1912).
Dimensions
  • Height: 25cm
  • Width: 32.3cm
Marks and inscriptions
Transliteration
Credit line
Given by the British Theatre Museum Association
Literary referenceAesculapius
Summary
Untitled print, showing a woman holding a mask in her left hand and gesturing towards a sculpture entitled 'Aescvlapivs' in with her right, ca. late nineteenth century. The drawing is signed 'L.Alma Tadema' , possibly that of the artist Lawrence Alma Tadema (1836-1912).

Aesculapius was the god of medicine and healing in ancient Greek mythology. Asclepius represented the healing aspect of the medical arts, while his daughters Hygieia, Meditrina, Iaso, Aceso, Aglæa/Ægle and Panacea symbolised the forces of cleanliness, medicine, and healing, respectively.

The artist, Lawrence Alma Tadema was particularly known for work inspired by, and recreating ancient greek and roman scenes and mythology.
Other number
1963/G/58 - BTMA accession number
Collection
Accession number
S.3716-2013

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Record createdOctober 24, 2013
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