Daedalus Forming the Wings of Icarus out of Wax

Franz Xaver Wagenschön Austrian

18th century

Not on view

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Title: Daedalus Forming the Wings of Icarus out of Wax
Artist: Franz Xaver Wagenschön (Austrian, Littisch 1726–1790 Vienna)
Date: 18th century
Medium: Pen and black ink, brush and gray wash over black chalk
Dimensions: sheet: 7 1/16 x 8 13/16 in. (18 x 22.4 cm)
Classification: Drawings
Credit Line: Harry G. Sperling Fund, 2006
Object Number: 2006.58
Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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