Egyptian, Grecian, and Roman Costume; in forty outlines
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1810 (published)
1810 (published)
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Print depicting a nude Bacchanalian with fabric draped over his shoulder, crowned with a fillet and ivy leaves, dancing to a Bacchante playing the double pipe (aulos). The Bacchante is wearing a long flowing robe with a teardrop pattern, and has a strap (phorbeia) around her head.
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Materials and techniques | engraving on paper |
Brief description | 'Bacchanalian and Bacchante', illustration from Egyptian, Grecian, and Roman Costume; in forty outlines, engraving by Thomas Baxter, London, 1810 |
Physical description | Print depicting a nude Bacchanalian with fabric draped over his shoulder, crowned with a fillet and ivy leaves, dancing to a Bacchante playing the double pipe (aulos). The Bacchante is wearing a long flowing robe with a teardrop pattern, and has a strap (phorbeia) around her head. |
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Marks and inscriptions | T. Baxter del et sculp. (signed) |
Credit line | Given by Herbert Eccles |
Object history | This image is taken from the Collection of Etruscan, Greek and Roman antiquities from the cabinet of the Honourable William Hamilton, vol. 3, plate 17. |
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Accession number | E.1827-1917 |
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Record created | June 30, 2009 |
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