Achilles dragging the body of Hector round the walls of Troy
Drawing
mid 18th - early 19th century (drawn)
mid 18th - early 19th century (drawn)
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Achilles dragging the body of Hector round the walls of Troy; The victorious hero bestrides that portion of the body of the vanquished hero which remains in the chariot, and is looking defiantly at the walls of Troy, where mourners are assembled; Drawn in pen, slightly tinted with grey, and warm neutral tint.
Object details
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| Title | Achilles dragging the body of Hector round the walls of Troy |
| Materials and techniques | drawn in pen, slightly tinted with grey, and warm neutral tint |
| Brief description | Stothard, Thomas; Achilles dragging the body of Hector round the walls of Troy; Drawn in pen, slightly tinted with grey, and warm neutral tint; This was engraved by Isaac Taylor in 1805 for F. J. Du Roveray; English School; Mid 18th - early 19th century. |
| Physical description | Achilles dragging the body of Hector round the walls of Troy; The victorious hero bestrides that portion of the body of the vanquished hero which remains in the chariot, and is looking defiantly at the walls of Troy, where mourners are assembled; Drawn in pen, slightly tinted with grey, and warm neutral tint. |
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| Credit line | Bequeathed by Rev. Alexander Dyce |
| Object history | This was engraved by Isaac Taylor in 1805 for F. J. Du Roveray. |
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| Literary reference | Homer's 'Iliad' |
| 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.830 |
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| Record created | November 11, 2009 |
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