Egyptian, Grecian, and Roman Costume; in forty outlines
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1810 (published)
1810 (published)
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Print depicting a dancing girl, wearing a peplos fastened on each shoulder by a clasp. Her hair is braided and she wears a beaded necklace.
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Materials and techniques | engraving on paper |
Brief description | 'Dancing Girl', illustration from Egyptian, Grecian, and Roman Costume; in forty outlines, engraving by Thomas Baxter, London, 1810 |
Physical description | Print depicting a dancing girl, wearing a peplos fastened on each shoulder by a clasp. Her hair is braided and she wears a beaded necklace. |
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Marks and inscriptions | T. Baxter del et sculp. (signed) |
Credit line | Given by Herbert Eccles |
Object history | According to Baxter, this image is taken from a picture found in Herculaneum. It also resembles one of the Greek bronze sculptures of dancing girls found in the Villa of the Papyri at Herculaneum. |
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Accession number | E.1828-1917 |
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Record created | June 30, 2009 |
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