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Group of studies for "Castor and Pollux Freeing Helen"

1817
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Group of studies for "Castor and Pollux Freeing Helen"
  • Artist: Joseph-Ferdinand Lancrenon (French, Lods 1794–1874 Lods)
  • Date: 1817
  • Medium: See records for individual drawings
  • Dimensions: See records for individual drawings
  • Classification: Drawings
  • Credit Line: Purchase, Renée Sacks Bequest, 2005
  • Object Number: 2005.167.1–.8
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints
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