Athena and the Daughters of Cecrops
Athena and the Daughters of Cecrops

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Athena and the Daughters of Cecrops

John Flaxman, 1755–1826; born York, England; died London, England
x1948-1773

Information

Title
Athena and the Daughters of Cecrops
Maker
John Flaxman
Medium
Black ink over graphite
Dimensions
5.8 x 14.5 cm (2 5/16 x 5 11/16 in.)
Credit Line
Bequest of Dan Fellows Platt, Class of 1895
Object Number
x1948-1773
Inscription
in graphite, lower left: 94 in brown ink, on verso: herewith sent the | [illegible]all of Withyham C[illegible] | the influenced Monu[illegible] | r'd having the Fig[illegible] | [illegible]ig to the Bust that [illegible] | [illegible]ad drawn it, will | [illegible]at Form with the | you suppose will b [illegible] | I am | Sir. Your most s[illegible]
Culture
British
Type
drawings
Materials
graphite, ink, paper (fiber product)
Subject
women, figures (representations), daughters, goddesses, standing

Purchased by Platt from Parsons 1926

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