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The Iliad and Odyssey of Homer, Engraved From the Compositions of John Flaxman, Sculptor, Rome

After John Flaxman British
Engraver Tommaso Piroli Italian
Author Homer Greek
1793
Not on view

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Object Information
  • Title: The Iliad and Odyssey of Homer, Engraved From the Compositions of John Flaxman, Sculptor, Rome
  • Artist: After John Flaxman (British, York 1755–1826 London)
  • Engraver: Tommaso Piroli (Italian, Rome 1752–1824 Rome)
  • Author: Homer (Greek, active 13th or 8th century BCE)
  • Published in: Rome
  • Date: 1793
  • Medium: Illustrations: line engraving
  • Dimensions: Overall: 10 7/8 x 16 9/16 x 7/8in. (27.6 x 42 x 2.3cm)
    plate 12: 7 5/8 x 10 3/4 in. (19.3 x 27.3 cm)
  • Classification: Books
  • Credit Line: Gift of Harvey Smith, 1977
  • Object Number: 1977.595.50
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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