Theseus Discovering the Sword of his Father Ægeus
Drawing
17th century (drawn)
17th century (drawn)
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Theseus Discovering the Sword of his Father Ægeus; A study for the picture in the Knight Collection, the composition being reversed; Another study on the back; Pencil, washed with bistre; A variation appears in the foreground of the man who is lifting the stone, which is on an additional piece of paper.
Object details
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| Title | Theseus Discovering the Sword of his Father Ægeus |
| Materials and techniques | pencil, washed with bistre |
| Brief description | Poussin, Nicolas; Theseus Discovering the Sword of his Father Ægeus; A study for the picture in the Knight Collection, the composition being reversed; Another study on the back; Pencil, washed with bistre; A variation appears in the foreground of the man who is lifting the stone, which is on an additional piece of paper; French School; 17th century. |
| Physical description | Theseus Discovering the Sword of his Father Ægeus; A study for the picture in the Knight Collection, the composition being reversed; Another study on the back; Pencil, washed with bistre; A variation appears in the foreground of the man who is lifting the stone, which is on an additional piece of paper. |
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| Production type | Unique |
| Credit line | Bequeathed by Rev. Alexander Dyce |
| Object history | A study for the picture in the Knight Collection, the composition being reversed. |
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| Bibliographic reference | DYCE COLLECTION. A Catalogue of the Paintings, Miniatures, Drawings, Engravings, Rings and Miscellaneous Objects Bequeathed by The Reverend Alexander Dyce. London : South Kensington Museum, 1874. |
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| Accession number | DYCE.562 |
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| Record created | June 30, 2009 |
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