Drawing for Pope's Illiad
John Flaxman
Brooklyn Museum photograph
Caption
John Flaxman (British, 1755–1826). Drawing for Pope's Illiad, Ink on paper, 6 3/4 x 14 in. (17.1 x 35.6 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Emily Winthrop Miles, 55.9.27. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)
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Artist
Title
Drawing for Pope's Illiad
Medium
Ink on paper
Classification
Dimensions
6 3/4 x 14 in. (17.1 x 35.6 cm)
Inscriptions
Inscribed: "Now rushing fierce, in equal arms appear, the daring Greek: the dreadful God of War! - Illiad: Book 5, line 1042"
Credit Line
Gift of Emily Winthrop Miles
Accession Number
55.9.27
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