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; Slightly executed in red chalk; Signed Poussin. In the painting the figure of the mother is in a different position from the last.
Object details
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| Title | Theseus Discovering the Sword of his Father Ægeus |
| Materials and techniques | slightly executed in red chalk |
| Brief description | Poussin, Nicolas; Theseus Discovering the Sword of his Father Ægeus; Slightly executed in red chalk; Signed; French School; 17th century. |
| Physical description | Theseus Discovering the Sword of his Father Ægeus; Slightly executed in red chalk; Signed Poussin. In the painting the figure of the mother is in a different position from the last. |
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| Production type | Unique |
| Marks and inscriptions | Signed Poussin. |
| Credit line | Bequeathed by Rev. Alexander Dyce |
| Object history | Collections-Jonathan Richardson and William Roscoe. |
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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. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | DYCE.563 |
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| Record created | October 26, 2009 |
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