Glaucus and Scylla
Print
1870s (printed)
1870s (printed)
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| Place of origin |
In Greek mythology Glaucus was a fisherman who was changed into a sea- centaur after eating a magical herb. He fell in love with the nymph Scylla, but she rejected him.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | Glaucus and Scylla (assigned by artist) |
| Materials and techniques | Engraving; print on India paper. |
| Brief description | 'Glaucus and Scylla', etched by JMW Turner, and engraved by W Say. 19th century. |
| Physical description | Engraving showing a costal scene with Glaucus beckoning Scylla from the sea. |
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| Credit line | Given by C M W Turner |
| Object history | Etched by Turner and engraved by Say for 'Liber Studiorum'; but not published. The drawing is in the National Gallery. |
| Subjects depicted | |
| Summary | In Greek mythology Glaucus was a fisherman who was changed into a sea- centaur after eating a magical herb. He fell in love with the nymph Scylla, but she rejected him. |
| Other number | R.73 |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | E.5188-1907 |
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| Record created | June 30, 2009 |
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