Thetis and Eurynome Receiving the Infant Vulcan, from Homer's Iliad

Multiple artists/makers

1828–37

Not on view

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Title: Thetis and Eurynome Receiving the Infant Vulcan, from Homer's Iliad
Engraver: Joseph Andrews (American, Hingham, Massachsetts 1806–1873 Boston, Massachusetts)
Artist: After John Flaxman (British, York 1755–1826 London)
Printer: Carter, Andrews & Co. (American, active 1828–37)
Author: Related author Homer (Greek, active 13th or 8th century BCE)
Date: 1828–37
Medium: Etching and engraving
Dimensions: Sheet: 3 3/4 × 4 7/8 in. (9.5 × 12.4 cm)
Mount: 9 5/8 × 6 3/16 in. (24.5 × 15.7 cm)
Classification: Prints
Credit Line: Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1941
Object Number: 41.88(4)
Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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