Leda and the Swan
Drawing
ca. 1550-1585 (made)
ca. 1550-1585 (made)
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Leda and the Swan, which she closely embraces, while it encircles her throat with his neck; they recline on a bank supported by cushions; Slight drawing, in pen.
Object details
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| Title | Leda and the Swan |
| Materials and techniques | Slight drawing, in pen |
| Brief description | Cambiaso, Luca; Leda and the Swan, which she closely embraces, while it encircles her throat with his neck; they recline on a bank supported by cushions; Slight drawing, in pen; Genoese School; ca. 1550-1585. |
| Physical description | Leda and the Swan, which she closely embraces, while it encircles her throat with his neck; they recline on a bank supported by cushions; Slight drawing, in pen. |
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| Credit line | Bequeathed by Rev. Alexander Dyce |
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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.339 |
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| Record created | September 15, 2009 |
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