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Hero grieving over Leandes

GIBSON, John
Hero grieving over Leandes
Image: © Amgueddfa Cymru - Museum Wales
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Collection

Amgueddfa Cymru – Museum Wales

Item Number

NMW A(L) 787

Creation/Production

GIBSON, John
1790-1866
Role: Artist

Measurements

Height (cm): 25.2
Width (cm): 35

Material

Ink
Bodycolour
Chalk
Paper

Location

In store
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Tags

  • Classicism
  • Fine Art
  • Fine Art
  • Fine Art Loan
  • Mythology And Fantasy
  • Sadness And Grief
  • Watercolour
  • Works On Paper

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