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The release of Prometheus by Hercules

RICHMOND, Sir W B
The release of Prometheus by Hercules
Image: By permission of Amgueddfa Cymru — Museum Wales
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Collection

Amgueddfa Cymru – Museum Wales

Item Number

NMW A 3659

Creation/Production

RICHMOND, Sir W B
Role: Artist

Measurements

Height (cm): 203.3
Width (cm): 111
Height (in): 80
Width (in): 43

Material

Red chalk
White chalk
Paper
Canvas

Location

In store
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Tags

  • Fine Art
  • Male Nude
  • Mythology And Fantasy
  • Works On Paper

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